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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 15:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The Kingsborough Early College School serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 74.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edges reaching up to 15.4 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kingsborough Early College School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
722 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Kingsborough Early College School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsborough Early College School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1577 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsborough Early College School's ranking?
Kingsborough Early College School is ranked #1577 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kingsborough Early College School often compared to?
Kingsborough Early College Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Science Technology & Research Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend Kingsborough Early College School?
722 students attend Kingsborough Early College School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kingsborough Early College School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% 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 15:1, 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.
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