South Brooklyn Community High School is a public transfer high school in Red Hook, Brooklyn offering students who are truant or have dropped out a second chance to earn a high school diploma The school ...
Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, South Brooklyn Community 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Brooklyn Community High School serves an attendance area in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Brooklyn Community High School's student population of 138 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
138 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds.
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Brooklyn Community High School is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Brooklyn Community High School often compared to?
South Brooklyn Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Community School, Williamsburg Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Brooklyn Community High School?
The graduation rate of South Brooklyn Community High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend South Brooklyn Community High School?
138 students attend South Brooklyn Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of South Brooklyn Community High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Brooklyn Community High School?
South Brooklyn Community High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Brooklyn Community High School offer ?
South Brooklyn Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Brooklyn Community High School part of?
South Brooklyn Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is South Brooklyn Community High School located?
South Brooklyn Community High School is located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Red Hook.
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