Key Collegiate Charter School

257 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 116 students in grades 6-8, Key Collegiate Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Key Collegiate Charter School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

Key Collegiate Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Key Collegiate Charter School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2175 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
46%
50-54%
49%
21-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
77%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Key Collegiate Charter School's ranking?
Key Collegiate Charter School is ranked #2175 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Key Collegiate Charter School?
116 students attend Key Collegiate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Key Collegiate Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Collegiate Charter School?
Key Collegiate Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Key Collegiate Charter School offer ?
Key Collegiate Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Key Collegiate Charter School part of?
Key Collegiate Charter School is part of Key Collegiate Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Key Collegiate Charter School located?
Key Collegiate Charter School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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