New Dawn Charter High School
Tel:
(347)505-9102
- New Dawn Charter High School serves 321 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- New Dawn Charter High School's student population of 321 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Dawn Charter High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Dawn Charter High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1484 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 26% |
| Black | 62% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 44% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10-14% | 82% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Dawn Charter High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to New Dawn Charter High School is Cobble Hill School Of American Studies (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Boerum School For International Studies (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Boerum School For International Studies (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Cobble Hill School Of American Studies Grades: 9-12 | 589 students
0.1 miles
347 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)403-9544 0.1 9-12 589 - Brooklyn Boerum School For International Studies Grades: 6-12 | 553 students
0.2 miles
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)330-9390 0.2 6-12 553 - Brooklyn Brooklyn School For Global Studies Grades: 6-12 | 190 students
0.2 miles
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)694-9741 0.2 6-12 190 - Brooklyn Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation Grades: 6-8 | 213 students
0.2 miles
317 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718)330-9227 0.2 6-8 213 - Brooklyn P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
0.2 miles
317 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718)965-1190 0.2 PK-5 505
School Reviews
| 1 I am interested in charter school for my son right now he is in St.Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in the 7th grade he has one more year to go before graduates from there soiam starting to lok from now for some new school for him. I was wondering if you could help me narrow it down. - Posted by Parent - Betty |
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Your child’s education is not just his teacher’s responsibility. As a parent, you have the ability to supplement your child’s education at home and to help him succeed in school. Read on to learn some tips to help your child make the most of his education in 2020.
Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults, for good and bad. The new Surgeon General of California is pushing for childhood trauma screening in students in the hopes of resolving some of the issues that might later lead to the development of physical and mental health problems.
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues on a daily basis, but no one wants to think that these issues might affect children. As a parent, it is your responsibility to know what your child needs and to provide it. This includes identifying problem behaviors and seeking treatment when your child needs help.
