Serving 282 students in grades 9-12, Multicultural High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Multicultural High School serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Multicultural High School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to cultivate in each of our new learners of English the intellectual and cultural skills required for well-informed participation in our world.
School Rankings
Multicultural High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Multicultural High School is 0.13, 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
#4201 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
93%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Multicultural High School's ranking?
Multicultural High School is ranked #4201 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Multicultural High School?
The graduation rate of Multicultural High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Multicultural High School?
282 students attend Multicultural High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Multicultural High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Multicultural High School?
Multicultural High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Multicultural High School offer ?
Multicultural High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Multicultural High School part of?
Multicultural High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
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