Serving 140 students in grades 10-11, West Brooklyn Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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: 10-11
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Brooklyn Community High School serves an attendance zone covering approximately 287.7 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with typical travel times of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 10.7 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is about 19.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Brooklyn Community High School's student population of 140 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-11
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Brooklyn Community High School is 0.38, 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)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
20-29%
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 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 17-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 West Brooklyn Community High School often compared to?
West Brooklyn Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Academy High School, Brownsville Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Brooklyn Community High School?
The graduation rate of West Brooklyn Community High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend West Brooklyn Community High School?
140 students attend West Brooklyn Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of West Brooklyn Community High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Brooklyn Community High School?
West Brooklyn Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Brooklyn Community High School offer ?
West Brooklyn Community High School offers enrollment in grades 10-11 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is West Brooklyn Community High School part of?
West Brooklyn Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is West Brooklyn Community High School located?
West Brooklyn Community High School is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
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