Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, School For Classics 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for the School for Classics: An Academy-TWP serves a large area in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles, with typical drives to the school taking between 20 to 30 minutes and distances from the school to the zone edges averaging 12.3 miles, extending up to 23.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School For Classics High School's student population of 358 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
I Matter, You Matter, We Matter
School Rankings
School For Classics 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 School For Classics High School is 0.70, 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
#3490 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
36%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Classics High School's ranking?
School For Classics High School is ranked #3490 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Classics High School?
The graduation rate of School For Classics High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Classics High School?
358 students attend School For Classics High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of School For Classics High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Classics High School?
School For Classics High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Classics High School offer ?
School For Classics High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Classics High School part of?
School For Classics High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is School For Classics High School located?
School For Classics High School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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