The Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is a New York City public school working in partnership with New York City Outward Bound and Expeditionary Learning. Ms. Jessica Jean-Marie is the principal.
Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School's student population of 138 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
71%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School?
The graduation rate of Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is 60-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School?
138 students attend Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School?
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School offer ?
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School part of?
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School located?
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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