Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater serves 192 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
89%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater?
192 students attend Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater?
Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater offer ?
Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater part of?
Brooklyn High School For Music & Theater is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
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