Midwood High School is a high school located at 2839 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, New York City, administered by the New York City Department of Education. It has an enrollment of 3,938 students.
Serving 3,908 students in grades 9-12, Midwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,908 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Midwood High School's student population of 3,908 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 248 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
248 teachers
Year Founded
1940
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Midwood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midwood High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midwood High School's ranking?
Midwood High School is ranked #98 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Midwood High School often compared to?
Midwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences, Brooklyn Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midwood High School?
The graduation rate of Midwood High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Midwood High School?
3,908 students attend Midwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Midwood High School students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midwood High School?
Midwood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midwood High School offer ?
Midwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Midwood High School part of?
Midwood High School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is Midwood High School located?
Midwood High School is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
School Reviews
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I am a graduate of Midwood High School, class of 1954. From Midwood, I pursued an academic career graduating from Brooklyn College, Florida State University, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh obtaining a B.A., M.A., M.Ed., and finally Ph.D. I spent my career teaching and serving as chairman of a department. My academic fields covered modern languages, literature, and linguistics. During my lifetime, my spouse Barbara and I have traveled to numerous countries in Central and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Canada, Asia, and numerous islands throughout the world. I am 86 and have vivid memories of my school years in Brooklyn.
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