Best 11214 New York Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,003 students in 11214, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 11214, NY are New Utrecht High School, Life Academy High School For Film And Music and Leaders High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11214 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11214, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11214 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kingsborough Early College School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11214, NY Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Utrecht High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 80th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 3,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Life Academy High School For Film And Music
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Leaders High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Kingsborough Early College School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7850
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Gr: 6-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
International High School At Lafayette
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7860
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
High School Of Sports Management
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11214 New York

11214, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Minority enrollment: 34%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-3480
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 11214, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 11214, NY include New Utrecht High School, Life Academy High School For Film And Music and Leaders High School.
How many public high schools are located in 11214?
7 public high schools are located in 11214.
What is the racial composition of students in 11214?
11214 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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