Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

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Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 972 students in grades 9-12 and part of the New York City Geographic District #22.

This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in New York, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a diverse student population, with 41.77% White, 16.26% African American, 12.24% Hispanic, and 22.53% Asian students. The school's 93.2% 4-year graduation rate is significantly higher than state and district averages, and its dropout rate is an impressive 0.0%. Students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences outperform their peers on Regents exams, with notably higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Chemistry, and English.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Liberation Diploma Plus, William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School, and Abraham Lincoln High School, Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences stands out with its exceptional academic performance, lower dropout rates, and stronger test scores across multiple subject areas. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.7% and slightly lower proficiency in some subjects like Earth Science and Physics may be areas for improvement, its overall excellence and support for diverse student groups make it a standout institution in the New York City Geographic District #22.


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Public, Magnet 9-12

 1830 Shore Blvd
       Brooklyn, NY  11235


(718) 368-8500

District: New York City Geographic District #22

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,586 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  972

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.8%
Asian:
22.5%
African American:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Compare Details Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences ranks better than 76.5% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences 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 Student population at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.8%), Asian (22.5%), African American (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is 17.7. 4 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is $14,586, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #22.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences 288th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #22:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #22 431st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

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Rank History for all students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.75 624th 935 33.3%
2006 44.15 661st 986 33.0%
2007 57.68 495th 1002 50.6%
2008 63.20 390th 1027 62.0%
2009 72.09 169th 1086 84.4%
2010 71.41 197th 1117 82.4%
2011 74.18 161st 1165 86.2%
2012 72.63 249th 1198 79.2%
2013 76.87 154th 1217 87.3%
2014 70.69 241st 1237 80.5%
2015 69.53 231st 1255 81.6%
2016 71.77 206th 1255 83.6%
2017 77.23 147th 1221 88.0%
2018 77.56 145th 1210 88.0%
2019 78.54 136th 1207 88.7%
2022 73.42 245th 1190 79.4%
2023 72.18 288th 1228 76.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.93 71st 212 66.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.44 15th 481 96.9%
2023 82.74 41st 583 93.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.81 175th 1095 84.0%
2019 74.77 217th 1132 80.8%
2022 79.11 123rd 1038 88.2%
2023 73.06 200th 1130 82.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.54 47th 1154 95.9%
2019 82.75 44th 1179 96.3%
2022 77.48 90th 1101 91.8%
2023 75.07 140th 1155 87.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.95 52nd 531 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.31 117th 1176 90.1%
2019 79.27 118th 1193 90.1%
2022 73.08 240th 1155 79.2%
2023 75.49 224th 1197 81.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.82 193rd 1176 83.6%
2019 75.57 187th 1190 84.3%
2022 72.59 244th 1154 78.9%
2023 67.42 344th 1191 71.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.35 101st 426 76.3%
2019 68.97 142nd 447 68.2%
2022 63.86 150th 386 61.1%
2023 65.14 149th 424 64.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.34 102nd 679 85.0%
2019 89.44 18th 686 97.4%
2022 85.82 39th 593 93.4%
2023 79.38 73rd 671 89.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.41 280th 791 64.6%
2019 63.79 258th 815 68.3%
2022 77.66 111th 760 85.4%
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Rank History for White students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.77 80th 765 89.5%
2019 74.08 92nd 793 88.4%
2022 64.23 215th 738 70.9%
2023 63.48 232nd 776 70.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 90 51 18 24 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1995 428 90 31 51 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 428 90 31 51 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 556 84 42 46 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1998 533 105 42 64 5 n/a n/a 0 749
1999 544 108 45 56 3 n/a n/a 0 756
2000 541 102 67 53 3 n/a n/a 0 766
2001 580 103 63 67 3 n/a n/a 0 816
2002 598 106 59 67 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2003 598 106 59 67 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2004 602 114 65 73 1 n/a n/a 0 855
2005 592 149 78 94 1 n/a n/a 0 914
2006 572 201 97 99 1 n/a n/a 0 970
2007 605 174 107 86 1 n/a n/a 0 973
2008 644 172 124 85 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2009 666 140 125 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2010 716 116 122 95 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2011 699 102 125 101 2 0 0 0 1029
2012 670 96 135 110 5 2 3 0 1021
2013 647 91 146 118 4 2 10 0 1018
2014 651 93 190 106 3 0 9 0 1052
2015 637 109 202 115 4 0 11 0 1078
2016 610 98 224 103 4 0 9 0 1048
2017 573 101 239 95 4 4 9 0 1025
2018 577 84 238 95 7 4 6 0 1011
2019 577 73 294 96 6 9 6 0 1061
2020 545 59 263 95 4 7 7 0 980
2021 526 89 261 101 3 7 32 0 1019
2022 438 124 250 99 2 11 39 0 963
2023 406 158 219 119 3 8 58 1 972

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 Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 183 10.2 17.9 n/a
1995 601 26.6 22.6 n/a
1996 601 26.6 22.6 n/a
1997 729 36.4 20.0 27
1998 749 38.6 19.4 26.8
1999 756 39.4 19.2 23.1
2000 766 40.6 18.9 17.6
2001 816 43.0 19.0 17.6
2002 830 n/a n/a n/a
2003 830 n/a n/a n/a
2004 855 n/a n/a n/a
2005 914 n/a n/a 0
2006 970 46.0 21.1 26.7
2007 973 43.4 22.4 27.7
2008 1026 46.4 22.1 28
2009 1008 44.7 22.6 32.6
2010 1049 47.4 22.1 n/a
2011 1029 43.3 23.7 38.9
2012 1021 45.7 22.3 38.2
2013 1018 45.1 22.5 44.2
2014 1052 51.0 20.6 46
2015 1078 53.0 20.3 45.8
2016 1048 54.0 19.4 43
2017 1025 52.8 19.3 46
2018 1011 55.0 18.3 50.5
2019 1061 52.0 20.3 46.3
2020 980 60.6 16.1 48.1
2021 1019 59.8 17.0 52.4
2022 963 56.6 17.0 52.5
2023 972 54.8 17.7 57.9

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 Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 183 10.2 17.9 n/a
1995 601 26.6 22.6 n/a
1996 601 26.6 22.6 n/a
1997 729 36.4 20.0 27
1998 749 38.6 19.4 26.8
1999 756 39.4 19.2 23.1
2000 766 40.6 18.9 17.6
2001 816 43.0 19.0 17.6
2002 830 n/a n/a n/a
2003 830 n/a n/a n/a
2004 855 n/a n/a n/a
2005 914 n/a n/a 0
2006 970 46.0 21.1 26.7
2007 973 43.4 22.4 27.7
2008 1026 46.4 22.1 28
2009 1008 44.7 22.6 32.6
2010 1049 47.4 22.1 n/a
2011 1029 43.3 23.7 38.9
2012 1021 45.7 22.3 38.2
2013 1018 45.1 22.5 44.2
2014 1052 51.0 20.6 46
2015 1078 53.0 20.3 45.8
2016 1048 54.0 19.4 43
2017 1025 52.8 19.3 46
2018 1011 55.0 18.3 50.5
2019 1061 52.0 20.3 46.3
2020 980 60.6 16.1 48.1
2021 1019 59.8 17.0 52.4
2022 963 56.6 17.0 52.5
2023 972 54.8 17.7 57.9

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 Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $375 (3.1%) $11,535 (96.9%) $11,910
2020 $491 (3.8%) $12,534 (96.2%) $13,025
2021 $574 (4.5%) $12,070 (95.5%) $12,643
2022 $1,548 (10.6%) $13,124 (89.5%) $14,671
2023 $514 (3.5%) $14,072 (96.5%) $14,586

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 288th of 1228 High schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)82.281.2
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #22)75.164.1
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)90.980.2
 10.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #22)79.665.7
 13.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)96.981.8
 15.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #22)90.859.2
 31.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)97.495.1
 2.3%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #22)86.585.4
 1%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)90.865.9
 24.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #22)74.852.1
 22.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)53.344.1
 9.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #22)61.551.8
 9.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)95.186.4
 8.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #22)84.877.9
 7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)86.476.4
 9.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #22)77.367.6
 9.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)92.460.2
 32.1%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District #22)81.262.6
 18.5%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences)96.692.6
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #22)83.682.7
 0.9%
   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 Students1061972
 8.4%
African American73158
 116.4%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian294219
 25.5%
Hispanic96119
 24%
Pacific Islander98
 11.1%
White577406
 29.6%
Two or More Races658
 866.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%57.9%
 11.6%


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Students at Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences are 42% White, 23% Asian, 16% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 972 students attended Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences.

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences ranks 288th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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