Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
Tel:
(718) 368-8500
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences serves 1,011 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences's student population of 1,011 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,011 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #83 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 27% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 57% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #22 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach Grades: PK-5 | 479 students
0.4 miles
131 Irwin St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-9102 0.4 PK-5 479 - Brooklyn P.S. 52 Sheepshead Bay Grades: PK-5 | 817 students
0.5 miles
2675 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-0882 0.5 PK-5 817 - Brooklyn P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 334 students
0.7 miles
2525 Haring St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-6984 0.7 6-12 334 - New York New Visions Charter High School For The Humanities Iii Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 328 students
0.8 miles
3000 Ave X
New York, NY 10017
(718) 368-4145 0.8 9-12 328 - Brooklyn New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iii Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 410 students
0.8 miles
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 808-6590 0.8 9-12 410
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