Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Science Skills Center High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Science Skills Center High School encompasses approximately 468.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, serving a broad area that typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with some students living up to 20.2 miles away from the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Science Skills Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Science Skills Center High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Science Skills Center High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Science Skills Center High School is 0.58, 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
#687 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
31%
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Black
60%
15%
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White
4%
39%
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Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Science Skills Center High School's ranking?
Science Skills Center High School is ranked #687 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Science Skills Center High School often compared to?
Science Skills Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Academy, United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Science Skills Center High School?
The graduation rate of Science Skills Center High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Science Skills Center High School?
453 students attend Science Skills Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Science Skills Center High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Science Skills Center High School?
Science Skills Center High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Science Skills Center High School offer ?
Science Skills Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Science Skills Center High School part of?
Science Skills Center High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Science Skills Center High School located?
Science Skills Center High School is located in the Bridge Plaza neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Bridge Plaza.
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