West Brooklyn Community High School

Summary:

West Brooklyn Community High School is a small public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 10-12 with a student population of 161 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student body (79.5%), with smaller percentages of White (10.56%), African American (6.21%), and Asian (3.11%) students.

Despite its small size, West Brooklyn Community High School has struggled with significant academic challenges. The school has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 2.7% in 2019-2020 to 26.8% in 2022-2023, which are significantly lower than nearby schools like Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (69.4%) and Brooklyn College Academy (98.0%). Correspondingly, West Brooklyn Community High School has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 1.8% to 14.6% in recent years, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 93.7% in 2021-2022.

The school's performance on Regents exams, the standardized tests required for high school graduation in New York, is generally lower than the New York City Geographic District #20 and state averages. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 83.23% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. While the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, the impact on student outcomes has not yet been evident, highlighting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and support systems to address the root causes of the challenges faced by its students.


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Public 10-12

 1053 41st St
       Brooklyn, NY  11219


(718) 686-1444

District: New York City Geographic District #15

SchoolDigger Rank:
765th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,075 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.5%
White:
10.6%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Compare Details West Brooklyn Community High School ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Brooklyn Community High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.5%), White (10.6%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Brooklyn Community High School is 8, which is the 4th best among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Brooklyn Community High School is $24,075, which is the 4th highest among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Brooklyn Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Brooklyn Community High School 765th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See West Brooklyn Community High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #15:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #15 356th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Brooklyn Community High School

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Rank History for all students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 34.32 775th 1086 28.6%
2010 28.66 837th 1117 25.1%
2011 33.63 803rd 1165 31.1%
2012 32.09 828th 1198 30.9%
2013 23.82 905th 1217 25.6%
2014 34.98 816th 1237 34.0%
2015 40.72 775th 1255 38.2%
2016 42.52 747th 1255 40.5%
2017 44.30 696th 1221 43.0%
2018 30.34 842nd 1210 30.4%
2019 22.80 920th 1207 23.8%
2022 27.79 842nd 1190 29.2%
2023 37.20 765th 1228 37.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.09 100th 583 82.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 464th 1095 57.6%
2019 44.76 592nd 1132 47.7%
2023 62.76 313th 1130 72.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 699th 1154 39.4%
2019 25.84 896th 1179 24.0%
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Rank History for Female students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.27 822nd 1176 30.1%
2019 14.40 1027th 1193 13.9%
2023 37.10 764th 1197 36.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.99 788th 1176 33.0%
2019 31.26 830th 1190 30.3%
2023 35.95 753rd 1191 36.8%
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Rank History for African American students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.98 629th 686 8.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Brooklyn Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.52 430th 791 45.6%
2019 43.09 451st 815 44.7%
2023 41.96 456th 851 46.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Brooklyn Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 35 47 6 119 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 37 45 12 108 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 31 29 19 119 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2011 31 20 23 134 0 0 0 0 208
2012 35 20 19 137 0 0 0 0 211
2013 34 29 14 138 0 0 0 0 215
2014 40 33 19 123 0 0 0 0 215
2015 27 23 21 122 0 0 0 0 193
2016 25 11 13 135 0 0 1 0 185
2017 22 15 12 111 1 0 1 0 162
2018 25 29 9 163 1 1 0 0 228
2019 23 35 8 159 0 3 0 0 228
2020 35 25 8 162 2 5 2 0 239
2021 35 20 8 140 1 1 2 0 207
2022 22 21 7 125 0 0 1 0 176
2023 17 10 5 128 0 0 1 0 161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Brooklyn Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 207 12.0 17.3 72.5
2009 203 13.0 15.6 65.5
2010 199 16.0 12.4 n/a
2011 208 18.0 11.5 79.3
2012 211 18.0 11.7 73
2013 215 15.6 13.7 73
2014 215 15.2 14.0 77.2
2015 193 16.0 12.0 69.4
2016 185 16.0 11.5 68.1
2017 162 15.7 10.3 65.4
2018 228 16.0 14.2 77.6
2019 228 16.0 14.2 75.4
2020 239 20.9 11.3 81.6
2021 207 19.9 10.3 83.1
2022 176 22.9 7.6 81.3
2023 161 19.9 8.0 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Brooklyn Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 207 12.0 17.3 72.5
2009 203 13.0 15.6 65.5
2010 199 16.0 12.4 n/a
2011 208 18.0 11.5 79.3
2012 211 18.0 11.7 73
2013 215 15.6 13.7 73
2014 215 15.2 14.0 77.2
2015 193 16.0 12.0 69.4
2016 185 16.0 11.5 68.1
2017 162 15.7 10.3 65.4
2018 228 16.0 14.2 77.6
2019 228 16.0 14.2 75.4
2020 239 20.9 11.3 81.6
2021 207 19.9 10.3 83.1
2022 176 22.9 7.6 81.3
2023 161 19.9 8.0 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201598.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Brooklyn Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (5.0%) $14,627 (95.0%) $15,402
2020 $449 (3.0%) $14,568 (97.0%) $15,018
2021 $2,394 (12.7%) $16,396 (87.3%) $18,790
2022 $6,487 (33.8%) $12,731 (66.2%) $19,218
2023 $3,494 (14.5%) $20,581 (85.5%) $24,075

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Brooklyn Community High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 920th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 765th of 1228 High schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West Brooklyn Community High School)5029.8
 20.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #15)63.158
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course English (West Brooklyn Community High School)82.579.6
 2.9%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #15)77.470.8
 6.6%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Living Environment (West Brooklyn Community High School)64.784.6
 19.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #15)66.957.8
 9.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (West Brooklyn Community High School)43.380
 36.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #15)65.270.9
 5.6%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228161
 29.4%
African American3510
 71.4%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic159128
 19.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White2317
 26.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.4%83.2%
 7.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended West Brooklyn Community High School.

West Brooklyn Community High School ranks 765th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Brooklyn Community High School are 80% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% African American, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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