Brooklyn High School of the Arts
- Public
- BROOKLYN, NY
Public School
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BROOKLYN, NY
- Rating 3.52 out of 5 258 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade C
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade B
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
95%
Percent Proficient - Math
92%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1000
304 responses
Average ACT
20
10 responses
AP Enrollment
19%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$138,484
National
$64,994Median Rent
$2,316
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$1,460,683
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 39 responsesPoll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 39 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
937
Free or Reduced Lunch
65%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 41 responses95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 41 responses59%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 41 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$75,869
Teachers in First/Second Year
22%
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 47 responses70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 47 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 47 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23951%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 49 responses39%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 49 responses47%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 49 responsesSimilar Schools
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Brooklyn High School of the Arts Reviews
Rating 3.52 out of 5 258 reviews
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It is not the best public school in New York City, the school has improved a lot over the 4 years I have attended. The vocal department has two new teachers, a dance studio has been fully renovated, the reading room has been converted as a place for theater students, there is a black-box for theater students, new freshman teachers have been added, and the school is more decorated compared to when I was a freshman. Teachers, students, and staff are very close with one another, it's easy to get help with school work. I personally grew a lot from this school and have made close friends and tons of memories. BHSA is a school that is open to change and is constantly trying to improve themselves to incoming students. The only thing I hated for the most part is the lunch. Freshman year lunch was decent but it has gotten worse over the years. But the solution for that is outdoor lunch! Students with an average of 85+ are permitted outdoor lunch.
Brooklyn High School of the Arts is a school that prides itself on the co-existence of the arts and academics. At BHSA I have had the chance to view amazing visual art, listen to a very diverse and talented Jazz band, and attend almost every single musical theatre production since 2017 (freshman year). I am a part of the dance department where we meet guest choreographers, perform for outside companies like Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts, and study various dance techniques/styles. One of my favorite memories is going to a movie premiere last minute with a few classmates. We dressed fancy took pictures on the red carpet and were surrounded by so many celebrities. BHSA is very open about the students pursuing their interests and potential outside of school. If it wasn't for my chemistry teacher I would've never gotten to visit the University of Southern California for 9 days and discover my passion for Osteopathic Medicine. BHSA has had a huge impact on my character development.
It's a great school. I've been attending for about 3 years and it has been really fun, and they've given me many opportunities. We've performed at The Madison Square Garden, The Barclays Center, and our annual school musical got picked to perform on Broadway at the sherbert festival for the second time! I recommend this school to anyone who is interested in the arts and would really like to work on their craft every day.