Summary:
The 13 high schools located in New York City Geographic District #18 serve students in grades 9-12 and vary significantly in their academic performance. While the district as a whole is ranked 600 out of 865 in New York state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Brooklyn Bridge Academy, a public magnet high school, ranks 220 out of 1,242 New York high schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts exceptional test scores, with 100% proficiency in Regents/Common Core Algebra I and Living Environment, and over 85% proficiency in English Language Arts, Global History, and U.S. History. In contrast, East Brooklyn Community High School, ranked 973 out of 1,242, stands out for its high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (77.08%) and Global History (50.94%), despite earning a 1-star rating.
The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with the higher-performing schools generally spending more per student and having lower student-teacher ratios. Additionally, the district faces challenges such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% and a majority of students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing these issues could lead to improved outcomes for all students in the district.
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