Kingsborough Early College Secondary School, or IS 468 is a Middle School/High School located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, New York. KECSS is housed in the Lafayette Educational Complex/Campus building.
Serving 722 students in grades 6-12, Kingsborough Early College School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingsborough Early College School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kingsborough Early College School's student population of 722 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Navy Blue, Yellow
School Rankings
Kingsborough Early College 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 Kingsborough Early College School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
22%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsborough Early College School's ranking?
Kingsborough Early College School is ranked #1461 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingsborough Early College School?
The graduation rate of Kingsborough Early College School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kingsborough Early College School?
722 students attend Kingsborough Early College School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Kingsborough Early College School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsborough Early College School?
Kingsborough Early College School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kingsborough Early College School offer ?
Kingsborough Early College School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kingsborough Early College School part of?
Kingsborough Early College School is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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