Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies

521 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 577 students in grades 9-12, Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#312 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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80-84%
55%
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≥95%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
48%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies's ranking?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is ranked #312 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
The graduation rate of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
577 students attend Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 3% 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 Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies offer ?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies part of?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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