High Schools in New York City Geographic District #15

New York City Geographic District #15 is home to 14 high schools serving a diverse student population. The district as a whole is ranked 394 out of 865 in New York state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. While the schools vary in size and performance, a few standouts emerge, including Millennium Brooklyn High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, and Brooklyn High School of the Arts, which also performs well.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in the district. Some schools, like Millennium Brooklyn High School, have exceptional test scores, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on Regents exams. Others, however, struggle, particularly in math, suggesting inequities in resources, teaching quality, or other factors that contribute to these disparities. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and other performance metrics, highlighting the persistent challenge of addressing the impact of poverty on educational outcomes.

Despite the challenges, the data also indicates that there are opportunities for improvement. Schools like Boerum Hill School for International Studies and Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School demonstrate that with the right strategies and support, schools can boost performance, even in a high-need district like New York City Geographic District #15.