Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Brooklyn Frontiers High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 145 students in grades 9-12. The student body is predominantly African American (57.93%) and Hispanic (34.48%), and the school has a very high percentage of students (87.59%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite its relatively small size and low student-teacher ratio, Brooklyn Frontiers High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in New York state, with a statewide ranking between 815 and 1183 out of 1228 high schools over the past several years. The school's four-year graduation rate is extremely low, ranging from 14.8% to 35.0% over the past five years, and its dropout rate is high, ranging from 16.1% to 42.5% during the same period. Additionally, the school's performance on Regents exams, the standardized tests required for high school graduation in New York, is significantly below the district and state averages across all subject areas.

When compared to other high schools in the same district, such as Cobble Hill School of American Studies, Boerum Hill School for International Studies, and Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School, Brooklyn Frontiers High School consistently underperforms, with higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better performance on Regents exams. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 90.4% in the 2022-2023 school year further contributes to its poor academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 112 Schermerhorn St
       Brooklyn, NY  11201


(718) 722-4727

District: New York City Geographic District #15

SchoolDigger Rank:
815th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,934 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.9%
Hispanic:
34.5%
White:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Compare Details Brooklyn Frontiers High School ranks worse than 66.4% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 5th 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 32.45. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Brooklyn Frontiers 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: African American (57.9%), Hispanic (34.5%), White (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Frontiers High School is 7, which is the 3rd 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 Brooklyn Frontiers High School is $28,934, which is the 3rd highest among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brooklyn Frontiers High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Frontiers High School 815th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Brooklyn Frontiers 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 Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 3.93 1157th 1217 4.9%
2014 7.11 1159th 1237 6.3%
2015 15.46 1080th 1255 13.9%
2016 11.61 1192nd 1255 5.0%
2017 14.07 1019th 1221 16.5%
2018 3.10 1183rd 1210 2.2%
2019 8.25 1106th 1207 8.4%
2022 4.54 1148th 1190 3.5%
2023 32.45 815th 1228 33.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.78 779th 1095 28.9%
2019 30.82 798th 1132 29.5%
2023 53.63 427th 1130 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.23 1062nd 1179 9.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.82 196th 493 60.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.11 1173rd 1176 0.3%
2019 7.10 1122nd 1193 6.0%
2023 32.34 814th 1197 32.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.76 1096th 1176 6.8%
2019 14.47 1008th 1190 15.3%
2023 40.96 703rd 1191 41.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.36 672nd 679 1.0%
2019 18.83 594th 686 13.4%
2023 37.98 392nd 671 41.6%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Open Quote I have never found a more understanding and amazing group of professionals who actually care to help the child starting from a social emotional place which in turn makes them thrive on their academics. the small classrooms are very adaptive and helpful for kids who may benefit from small groups. I am forever thankful. They have treated my child as a human being not as a number who produces grades. Their model should be duplicated in every borough for the needs this city has for our kids struggling and stuck in placements that do not benefit them or help them and instead pushes them to feel as if they are horrible because they cannot adapt to the educational system. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 2 55 0 24 0 0 0 0 81
2013 1 96 1 38 0 0 0 0 136
2014 1 127 1 44 0 0 0 0 173
2015 1 148 0 40 0 0 0 0 189
2016 4 139 0 35 1 0 0 0 179
2017 4 131 0 32 2 0 1 0 170
2018 3 112 0 29 1 0 1 0 146
2019 1 111 4 55 1 0 1 0 173
2020 6 103 4 49 1 0 1 0 164
2021 3 91 7 67 0 0 0 0 168
2022 3 66 3 48 1 0 0 0 121
2023 5 84 3 50 1 0 2 0 145

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 Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 81 10.0 8.1 0
2013 136 19.0 7.1 86.8
2014 173 26.0 6.6 88.4
2015 189 28.0 6.7 85.7
2016 179 27.0 6.6 87.2
2017 170 25.9 6.5 90
2018 146 21.0 6.9 93.2
2019 173 24.0 7.2 88.4
2020 164 25.0 6.5 91.5
2021 168 25.9 6.4 83.3
2022 121 24.3 4.9 82.6
2023 145 20.6 7.0 87.6

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 Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 81 10.0 8.1 0
2013 136 19.0 7.1 86.8
2014 173 26.0 6.6 88.4
2015 189 28.0 6.7 85.7
2016 179 27.0 6.6 87.2
2017 170 25.9 6.5 90
2018 146 21.0 6.9 93.2
2019 173 24.0 7.2 88.4
2020 164 25.0 6.5 91.5
2021 168 25.9 6.4 83.3
2022 121 24.3 4.9 82.6
2023 145 20.6 7.0 87.6

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
2015100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,273 (5.0%) $24,324 (95.0%) $25,597
2020 $870 (3.3%) $25,472 (96.7%) $26,342
2021 $1,155 (4.5%) $24,231 (95.5%) $25,386
2022 $8,814 (23.6%) $28,506 (76.4%) $37,320
2023 $3,894 (13.5%) $25,040 (86.5%) $28,934

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooklyn Frontiers 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 1106th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 815th of 1228 High schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Brooklyn Frontiers High School)4466.7
 22.7%
   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 (Brooklyn Frontiers High School)61.773.3
 11.7%
   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 Global History and Geography (Brooklyn Frontiers High School)43.547.6
 4.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #15)70.566.4
 4.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Brooklyn Frontiers High School)56.363
 6.7%
   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 (Brooklyn Frontiers High School)41.352
 10.8%
   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 Students173145
 16.2%
African American11184
 24.3%
American Indian11
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic5550
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White15
 400%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.4%87.6%
 0.9%


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Students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School are 58% African American, 34% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Brooklyn Frontiers High School ranks 815th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Brooklyn Frontiers High School.


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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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