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Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Summary:

Brooklyn School For Music & Theater is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 223 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 614 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of African American students (66.37%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 18.01% to 82.75% African American. However, Brooklyn School For Music & Theater faces several challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates (ranging from 72.9% to 95.8%), a relatively high dropout rate (4.8% to 17.5%), and a very high chronic absenteeism rate (reaching as high as 74.1%). The school's test scores on Regents exams are generally lower than the district and state averages, with only a few subject areas performing closer to the averages. When compared to nearby schools like Medgar Evers College Preparatory School and High School For Global Citizenship (The), Brooklyn School For Music & Theater stands out as having lower graduation rates and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates.

The school's challenges may be linked to the high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite its name, the school does not appear to have a strong focus on music and theater, as its test scores in these subject areas are not significantly higher than other academic areas. Addressing these issues may be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and provide a more supportive learning environment.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 883 Classon Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11225

(718) 230-6250

District: New York City Geographic District #17

SchoolDigger Rank:
1108th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,641 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.4%
Hispanic:
23.3%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Compare Details Brooklyn School For Music & Theater ranks worse than 90.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.76. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Brooklyn School For Music & Theater 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 (66.4%), Hispanic (23.3%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater is 10.9, which is the 5th best among 17 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater is $23,641, which is the 4th highest among 17 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brooklyn School For Music & Theater:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn School For Music & Theater 1108th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Brooklyn School For Music & Theater in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #17:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #17 614th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 6.97 879th 935 6.0%
2006 14.51 859th 986 12.9%
2007 17.52 864th 1002 13.8%
2008 14.75 909th 1027 11.5%
2009 10.70 1016th 1086 6.4%
2010 16.16 970th 1117 13.2%
2011 7.39 1123rd 1165 3.6%
2012 7.69 1098th 1198 8.3%
2013 13.40 1015th 1217 16.6%
2014 12.63 1072nd 1237 13.3%
2015 17.89 1042nd 1255 17.0%
2016 18.99 1078th 1255 14.1%
2017 6.81 1159th 1221 5.1%
2018 4.49 1169th 1210 3.4%
2019 4.15 1167th 1207 3.3%
2022 14.39 994th 1190 16.5%
2023 9.76 1108th 1228 9.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.56 1082nd 1095 1.2%
2019 8.54 1112th 1132 1.8%
2022 25.31 811th 1038 21.9%
2023 20.28 971st 1130 14.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.38 1123rd 1154 2.7%
2019 4.45 1143rd 1179 3.1%
2022 13.39 981st 1101 10.9%
2023 10.11 1057th 1155 8.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.36 467th 498 6.2%
2019 23.90 431st 493 12.6%
2023 33.24 376th 531 29.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.91 1154th 1176 1.9%
2019 3.41 1169th 1193 2.0%
2022 11.39 1026th 1155 11.2%
2023 11.90 1056th 1197 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.82 1126th 1176 4.3%
2019 5.40 1136th 1190 4.5%
2022 17.15 942nd 1154 18.4%
2023 6.06 1143rd 1191 4.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.53 641st 679 5.6%
2019 12.09 643rd 686 6.3%
2022 25.47 475th 593 19.9%
2023 22.09 556th 671 17.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 1 108 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2005 3 187 4 20 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2006 5 279 4 28 4 n/a n/a 0 320
2007 8 349 3 43 6 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 7 346 3 40 6 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 5 351 1 41 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 3 352 3 51 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2011 3 336 3 53 1 0 0 0 396
2012 4 338 4 62 0 0 0 0 408
2013 3 329 4 51 1 0 6 0 394
2014 3 341 1 56 0 0 0 0 401
2015 3 319 3 61 0 0 0 0 386
2016 6 284 1 58 0 0 1 0 350
2017 6 257 3 46 1 0 2 0 315
2018 4 249 3 44 1 0 1 0 302
2019 5 229 1 60 0 0 2 0 297
2020 2 212 3 63 0 0 1 0 281
2021 0 214 4 67 0 0 2 0 287
2022 1 192 2 69 0 1 2 0 267
2023 2 148 2 52 2 0 17 0 223

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

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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 School For Music & Theater

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 121 n/a n/a n/a
2005 216 n/a n/a 0
2006 320 22.0 14.5 80.6
2007 409 27.4 14.9 72.6
2008 402 29.6 13.6 76.6
2009 401 29.3 13.7 88.5
2010 411 29.0 14.1 n/a
2011 396 24.7 16.0 88.6
2012 408 22.5 18.1 73.8
2013 394 23.5 16.7 74.4
2014 401 25.0 16.0 81.5
2015 386 27.0 14.2 84.5
2016 350 24.0 14.5 77.4
2017 315 21.9 14.3 85.1
2018 302 18.0 16.7 84.1
2019 297 22.0 13.4 79.5
2020 281 26.5 10.5 84
2021 287 23.2 12.3 83.6
2022 267 24.8 10.7 82
2023 223 20.3 10.9 90.6

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 School For Music & Theater

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 121 n/a n/a n/a
2005 216 n/a n/a 0
2006 320 22.0 14.5 80.6
2007 409 27.4 14.9 72.6
2008 402 29.6 13.6 76.6
2009 401 29.3 13.7 88.5
2010 411 29.0 14.1 n/a
2011 396 24.7 16.0 88.6
2012 408 22.5 18.1 73.8
2013 394 23.5 16.7 74.4
2014 401 25.0 16.0 81.5
2015 386 27.0 14.2 84.5
2016 350 24.0 14.5 77.4
2017 315 21.9 14.3 85.1
2018 302 18.0 16.7 84.1
2019 297 22.0 13.4 79.5
2020 281 26.5 10.5 84
2021 287 23.2 12.3 83.6
2022 267 24.8 10.7 82
2023 223 20.3 10.9 90.6

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
201598.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,326 (8.5%) $14,328 (91.5%) $15,654
2020 $1,017 (6.5%) $14,675 (93.5%) $15,693
2021 $1,533 (9.7%) $14,191 (90.2%) $15,725
2022 $3,796 (18.8%) $16,406 (81.2%) $20,202
2023 $3,349 (14.2%) $20,292 (85.8%) $23,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooklyn School For Music & Theater

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 1167th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1108th of 1228 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)36.935.3
 1.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #17)5752
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)05
 5%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #17)51.824
 27.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)3.10
 3.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #17)5131
 19.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)70.955.9
 15%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #17)72.765.1
 7.7%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)02.3
 2.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #17)40.125.9
 14.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)35.348.3
 13%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #17)64.855.6
 9.2%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)3728.1
 8.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #17)56.745.6
 11.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Brooklyn School For Music & Theater)2356.8
 33.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #17)56.958.8
 1.9%
   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 Students297223
 24.9%
African American229148
 35.4%
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic6052
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White52
 60%
Two or More Races217
 750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.5%90.6%
 11.1%

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Brooklyn School For Music & Theater ranks in the bottom 9.8% of New York high schools.

Students at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater are 66% African American, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Brooklyn School For Music & Theater.


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