Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School

Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is the only public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in the Brooklyn area covered by this data set. With 269 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.9, the school serves a predominantly minority student population, with over 94% of students identifying as non-white. Despite the high spending of $27,052 per student, the school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels exceeding state averages in ELA and math, while others fall behind.

The school has a low dropout rate of 0.0%, but a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.2%, which may be contributing to the lower 4-year graduation rate of 70.6%, which is below the state average. A high percentage (82.53%) of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a high-need student population. As a public charter school, Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School has the flexibility to potentially implement innovative approaches to address the challenges it faces, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate.

Overall, this school appears to be serving a high-need student population, with both successes and areas for improvement. Further analysis of the school's strategies, resources, and community engagement could provide valuable insights into how to best support the academic and social-emotional needs of the students in the Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School district.