Is West Brooklyn Community High School a good school?

West Brooklyn Community High School ranks 588 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Brooklyn Community High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of West Brooklyn Community High School?

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

West Brooklyn Community High School

Summary:

West Brooklyn Community High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in the New York City Geographic District #15, with 161 students. Over the past several years, the school has been ranked between 588-920 out of over 1200 high schools in New York, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Brooklyn Community High School performs below the district and state averages on most Regents/Common Core exams, it excels in English Language Arts, with 86.36% proficiency compared to 70.94% for the district and 78.55% for the state. The school also performs better than the district and state in the Living Environment and U.S. History and Government Regents exams. However, the school has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 26.8% to 85.1%, and very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 83.3% in recent years. In comparison, nearby Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School and Sunset Park High School both had 84.3% four-year graduation rates and 34.1% chronic absenteeism rates in 2022-2023.

West Brooklyn Community High School's strong performance for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of New York high schools, respectively, in recent years, is a notable strength. However, the school ranks in the bottom 25% for African American students and students of low socioeconomic status. The school has also seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $15,018 in 2019-2020 to $24,075 in 2022-2023, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting the school is investing resources, but the outcomes do not yet reflect the level of investment.

Detail:

Public 10-12

1053 41st St
Brooklyn, NY 11219

(718) 686-1444

District: New York City Geographic District #15

SchoolDigger Rank:
588^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,075

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.5%

White:

10.6%

African American:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Brooklyn Community High School ranks better than 52.7% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 13 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Brooklyn Community High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.5%), White (10.6%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Brooklyn Community High School is 8, which is the 4^th best among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

Compare West Brooklyn Community High School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Brooklyn Community High School is $24,075, which is the 4^th highest among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Brooklyn Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Brooklyn Community High School 588^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See West Brooklyn Community High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #15:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #15 394^th of 865 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
2009	34.32	775^th	1086	28.6%
2010	28.66	837^th	1117	25.1%
2011	33.63	803^rd	1165	31.1%
2012	32.09	828^th	1198	30.9%
2013	23.82	905^th	1217	25.6%
2014	34.98	816^th	1237	34.0%
2015	40.72	775^th	1255	38.2%
2016	42.52	747^th	1255	40.5%
2017	44.30	696^th	1221	43.0%
2018	30.34	842^nd	1210	30.4%
2019	22.80	920^th	1207	23.8%
2022	27.79	842^nd	1190	29.2%
2023	37.20	765^th	1228	37.7%
2024	54.95	588^th	1242	52.7%

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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	100^th	583	82.8%
2024	77.77	64^th	637	90.0%

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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
2018	53.02	464^th	1095	57.6%
2019	44.76	592^nd	1132	47.7%
2023	62.76	313^th	1130	72.3%
2024	86.75	80^th	1144	93.0%

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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	699^th	1154	39.4%
2019	25.84	896^th	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
2018	32.27	822^nd	1176	30.1%
2019	14.40	1027^th	1193	13.9%
2023	37.10	764^th	1197	36.2%
2024	53.70	596^th	1219	51.1%

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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
2018	33.99	788^th	1176	33.0%
2019	31.26	830^th	1190	30.3%
2023	35.95	753^rd	1191	36.8%
2024	57.72	536^th	1211	55.7%

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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	629^th	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
2018	43.52	430^th	791	45.6%
2019	43.09	451^st	815	44.7%
2023	41.96	456^th	851	46.4%
2024	64.21	241^st	865	72.1%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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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	Total
2008	35	47	6	119	0	n/a	n/a	207
2009	37	45	12	108	1	n/a	n/a	203
2010	31	29	19	119	1	n/a	n/a	199
2011	31	20	23	134	0	0	0	208
2012	35	20	19	137	0	0	0	211
2013	34	29	14	138	0	0	0	215
2014	40	33	19	123	0	0	0	215
2015	27	23	21	122	0	0	0	193
2016	25	11	13	135	0	0	1	185
2017	22	15	12	111	1	0	1	162
2018	25	29	9	163	1	1	0	228
2019	23	35	8	159	0	3	0	228
2020	35	25	8	162	2	5	2	239
2021	35	20	8	140	1	1	2	207
2022	22	21	7	125	0	0	1	176
2023	17	10	5	128	0	0	1	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.

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