For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,146 students in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sheepshead Bay are Professional Pathways High School, Origins High School and United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iii, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Professional Pathways High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-6290
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-6290
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Origins High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-0037
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-0037
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iii
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 808-6590
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 808-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School
Special Education School
2525 Haring St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-6984
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-6984
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY include Professional Pathways High School, Origins High School and United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iii.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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