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Brooklyn High School of the Arts

#23 in Best High Schools for the Arts in New York
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 226 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      C-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Brooklyn High School of the Arts is a public school located in Brooklyn, NY. It has 864 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 92% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.
    Address
    345 Dean st
    Brooklyn, NY 11217
    Telephone
    (718) 855-2412
    Website
    brooklynartshs.nyc

    Brooklyn High School of the Arts Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    95%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    92%
    Average Graduation Rate
    88%
    Average SAT
    990
    213 responses
    Average ACT
    19
    9 responses
    AP Enrollment
    19%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $121,566
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,144
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $1,251,149
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.36 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.36 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 114 responses
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    • School concerts/ performances
      26%
    • Art Show
      15%
    • Prom
      14%
    • Spirit Week
      14%
    • Senior Trip!!
      13%
    • Drama shows, Vocal shows, etc
      7%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    864
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    75%
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.38 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.38 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.38 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $75,869
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    22%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.44 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.44 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.44 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    48%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
    39%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
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    Brooklyn High School of the Arts Reviews

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    I love how every student can express themselves comfortably in every way possible. There is no judgment, which allows everyone to be themselves and draws a lot of us closer together. I also like the student-teacher relationships built. As a student, you wouldn't expect to have comfortable "real-life" conversations with your teachers as a friend but in the most respectful way possible. At Brooklyn High School of the Arts, that helps break the barrier more, although the school should have more student support. As a senior, I learned a lot about things that I should have been taught about three years ago, and I feel a little bit behind in tasks that I now have to hurridly get done. My experience in Brooklyn HS of the Arts has been great overall, and I am sad that it is coming to an end soon, but hopefully, the lessons learned in this school will help me strive in the future.
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    BHSA was a great school! It was focused all on the performing arts. The encouragement to continue your craft after HS was amazing! I loved the sense of community the school created and all the connections that were made between students and teachers. They are doing a great job of improving the resources in the school like adding more features for each studio! I love and miss the school so much!
    As a senior at Brooklyn High School of the Arts, my experience has been alright. Concerning academics, some student do really well, including myself, and others do not. However, as long as you study, and do what you are supposed to do as a student, you should succeed in academic classes. There are no sports teams, probably because it is a performing arts high school. Therefore, students who are a part of the basketball or volleyball team play for John Jay High School's sports teams. The school is not that diverse because it is predominantly African-American and Hispanic/Latino. There are few White and Asian students, but not many. Unlike other high schools, we have some useful resources. For example, every student that is enrolled in an AP class, gets to take the AP exam in May, absolutely free of charge!