New Dawn Charter High School

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New Dawn Charter High School ranks 900 th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

New Dawn Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 233 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly African American (59.66%) and Hispanic (35.19%).

Despite its location in Brooklyn, New Dawn Charter High School is significantly underperforming compared to nearby public schools. The school has consistently struggled with low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 10.3% in 2019-2020 to 36.3% in 2022-2023, which is much lower than the state average and the graduation rates of schools like Brooklyn High School of the Arts (91.6%) and Brooklyn Technical High School (94.9%). Additionally, the school has high dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% in 2021-2022 to 4.0% in 2020-2021, and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 95.4% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than nearby schools like Brooklyn Collaborative Studies (93.1%).

The academic performance of New Dawn Charter High School is also a concern, with consistently low test scores on Regents exams across various subject areas, including Algebra I, English, Living Environment, and U.S. History and Government. The school also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 82.99% to 93.13% over the past few years, which is higher than the rates of many nearby schools. While the school's relatively high per-student spending suggests that the issue may not be a lack of funding, the combination of low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in engaging and retaining its student population, which may require a comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217

(347) 505-9101

District: New Dawn Charter High School

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,563

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.7%

Hispanic:

35.2%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Dawn Charter High School ranks worse than 73.3% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.13. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of New Dawn Charter High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.7%), Hispanic (35.2%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Dawn Charter High School is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare New Dawn Charter High School employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Dawn Charter High School is $19,563.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

New Dawn Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Dawn Charter High School 900^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See New Dawn Charter High School in the ranking list.)

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New Dawn Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Dawn Charter High School 744^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Dawn Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2014	5.04	1192^nd	1237	3.6%
2015	8.07	1192^nd	1255	5.0%
2016	15.96	1133^rd	1255	9.7%
2017	26.92	854^th	1221	30.1%
2018	50.48	662^nd	1210	45.3%
2019	35.44	813^th	1207	32.6%
2021	6.83	496^th	519	4.4%
2022	21.41	897^th	1190	24.6%
2023	24.13	900^th	1228	26.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.47	310^th	1095	71.7%
2019	50.43	498^th	1132	56.0%
2022	46.66	481^st	1038	53.7%
2023	34.63	719^th	1130	36.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.37	551^st	1154	52.3%
2019	43.14	700^th	1179	40.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.97	165^th	498	66.9%
2019	66.49	118^th	493	76.1%
2023	39.17	326^th	531	38.6%

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Rank History for Female students at New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.90	637^th	1176	45.8%
2019	36.94	792^nd	1193	33.6%
2022	8.40	1065^th	1155	7.8%
2023	26.73	864^th	1197	27.8%

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Rank History for Male students at New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.13	654^th	1176	44.4%
2019	37.77	774^th	1190	35.0%
2022	32.42	770^th	1154	33.3%
2023	23.16	898^th	1191	24.6%

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Rank History for African American students at New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.64	209^th	679	69.2%
2019	46.04	352^nd	686	48.7%
2021	16.24	37^th	42	11.9%
2023	46.85	308^th	671	54.1%

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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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by a citizen
Friday, February 27, 2015

Poorly run school. Look elsewhere. It is unsafe and does not prioritize education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for New Dawn Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	6	83	5	57	1	0	4	156
2014	6	131	3	70	3	0	2	215
2015	8	175	3	92	1	0	1	280
2016	7	187	2	92	3	0	1	292
2017	9	196	2	111	1	0	2	321
2018	9	159	2	91	1	0	1	263
2019	6	119	2	84	5	0	1	217
2020	5	148	2	91	7	0	0	253
2021	6	156	4	84	5	1	0	256
2022	7	140	4	80	8	2	0	241
2023	2	139	4	82	4	2	0	233

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 New Dawn Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	156	9.0	17.3	84
2014	215	13.0	16.5	82.3
2015	280	17.0	16.4	78.6
2016	292	16.0	18.2	0
2017	321	16.0	20.0	85.4
2018	263	14.0	18.7	89.4
2019	217	15.0	14.4	80.2
2020	253	16.8	15.0	98.8
2021	256	21.2	12.0	84.4
2022	241	15.9	15.1	83
2023	233	12.9	17.9	93.1

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 New Dawn Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	156	9.0	17.3	84
2014	215	13.0	16.5	82.3
2015	280	17.0	16.4	78.6
2016	292	16.0	18.2	0
2017	321	16.0	20.0	85.4
2018	263	14.0	18.7	89.4
2019	217	15.0	14.4	80.2
2020	253	16.8	15.0	98.8
2021	256	21.2	12.0	84.4
2022	241	15.9	15.1	83
2023	233	12.9	17.9	93.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Dawn Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,742 (15.8%)	$19,975 (84.2%)	$23,716
2020	$1,080 (5.8%)	$17,696 (94.2%)	$18,776
2021	$3,977 (24.5%)	$12,241 (75.5%)	$16,217
2022	$2,648 (14.1%)	$16,138 (85.9%)	$18,786
2023	$2,580 (13.2%)	$16,983 (86.8%)	$19,563

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Dawn Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 813^th of 1207 High schools	Ranks 900^th of 1228 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (New Dawn Charter High School)	52	50	2%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course English (New Dawn Charter High School)	80.8	59.3	21.5%
End of Course English (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (New Dawn Charter High School)	75.6	65.6	10%
End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)	78.8	73.6	5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (New Dawn Charter High School)	72.9	25	47.9%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New Dawn Charter High School)	62.9	75	12.1%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)	76.9	79.7	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	217	233	7.4%
African American	119	139	16.8%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	84	82	2.4%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	6	2	66.7%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.2%	93.1%	12.9%

Schools Near New Dawn Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents Physics (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			NY State Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Dawn Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	242 Hoyt St	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	New Dawn Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 505-9101	233	13	17.9	93.1%	2 (0.9%)	139 (59.7%)	82 (35.2%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24.1	900^th of 1228 public high schools	26.7%		21.4	897^th of 1190 public high schools	24.6%	3	50.0			59.3			65.6	25.0		75.0								$19,563	$2,580	$16,983
Cobble Hill School Of American Studies	Public, Magnet	9-12	347 Baltic St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 403-9544	316	28	11.4	78.2%	10 (3.2%)	172 (54.4%)	110 (34.8%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	6.4	1169^th of 1228 public high schools	4.8%		16.2	967^th of 1190 public high schools	18.7%	202	32.9	1.9	5.8	49.1	10.0	28.1	42.3	17.5		46.0								$23,368	$3,197	$20,171
Boerum Hill School For International Studies (The)	Public	6-12	284 Baltic St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	No	(718) 330-9390	782	72	10.8	48.2%	301 (38.5%)	187 (23.9%)	193 (24.7%)	26 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (9.0%)	28.6	857^th of 1228 public high schools	30.2%		33.8	790^th of 1190 public high schools	33.6%	67	45.1	22.7	39.7	67.1	44.8	47.4	74.7	50.0		57.9	73.5	59.7	62.2	59.4	63.3			$16,025	$1,067	$14,958
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School	Public	9-12	284 Baltic St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 694-9741	331	26	12.8	76.7%	20 (6.0%)	135 (40.8%)	155 (46.8%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	56.3	580^th of 1228 public high schools	52.8%		53.6	589^th of 1190 public high schools	50.5%	9	89.3	20.0	29.6	86.7	34.6	73.6	92.1	69.4		90.1								$19,205	$1,596	$17,609
Brooklyn Frontiers High School	Public	9-12	112 Schermerhorn St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 722-4727	145	21	7.0	87.6%	5 (3.4%)	84 (57.9%)	50 (34.5%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	32.5	815^th of 1228 public high schools	33.6%		4.5	1148^th of 1190 public high schools	3.5%	333	66.7			73.3			47.6	63.0		52.0								$28,934	$3,894	$25,040
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts	Public	9-12	345 Dean St	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 855-2412	927	69	13.3	67.1%	82 (8.8%)	463 (49.9%)	251 (27.1%)	44 (4.7%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	76 (8.2%)	41.7	716^th of 1228 public high schools	41.7%		47.2	647^th of 1190 public high schools	45.6%	69	62.8	31.0	27.8	76.5	25.7	64.2	83.6	61.4		81.1								$15,667	$935	$14,732
Khalil Gibran International Academy	Public	9-12	362 Schermerhorn St	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 237-2502	134	20	6.8	85.1%	32 (23.9%)	37 (27.6%)	28 (20.9%)	25 (18.7%)	3 (2.2%)	2 (1.5%)	7 (5.2%)	10.3	1091^st of 1228 public high schools	11.2%		11.9	1050^th of 1190 public high schools	11.8%	41	14.3	33.3	50.0	29.5	14.3	7.1	51.1	9.4	12.5	67.6								$29,329	$2,741	$26,588
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies	Public	6-12	610 Henry St	Brooklyn	11231	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 923-4700	671	61	11.0	58.3%	188 (28.0%)	177 (26.4%)	218 (32.5%)	25 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	54 (8.0%)								(n/a)	90.5			72.5							57.5	88.2	70.3	60.0	75.0	20.0	62.5	$19,004	$1,738	$17,266
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice (The)	Public	9-12	283 Adams St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 858-1160	443	35	12.7	79.5%	8 (1.8%)	256 (57.8%)	152 (34.3%)	13 (2.9%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	43.9	693^rd of 1228 public high schools	43.6%		34.4	784^th of 1190 public high schools	34.1%	91	45.5			77.5	52.2		78.4	52.2		71.7								$15,615	$932	$14,683
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women	Public	6-12	283 Adams St	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 260-2300	440	46	9.6	84.5%	57 (13.0%)	242 (55.0%)	72 (16.4%)	39 (8.9%)	6 (1.4%)	6 (1.4%)	18 (4.1%)	3.3	1203^rd of 1228 public high schools	2.0%		10.4	1064^th of 1190 public high schools	10.6%	139	20.9		0.0	23.9	8.8	14.1	34.0	28.1		36.7	32.1	56.7	51.0	45.8	36.7	7.7		$18,551	$2,001	$16,550

Frequently Asked Questions about New Dawn Charter High School

What is the racial makeup of New Dawn Charter High School?

Students at New Dawn Charter High School are 60% African American, 35% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is New Dawn Charter High School a good school?

New Dawn Charter High School ranks 900^th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend New Dawn Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 233 students attended New Dawn Charter High School.

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