Serving 77 students in grades 6-8, Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JHS 57 Whitelaw Reid serves a 1.7 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business's student population of 77 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business 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 Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business is 0.60, 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
#3388 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
55%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business's ranking?
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business is ranked #3388 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business?
77 students attend Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business?
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business offer ?
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business part of?
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business located?
Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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