Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences (Ranked Top 10% for 2025-26)

1830 Shore Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11235

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The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences at Kingsborough Community College, CUNY, formerly Kingsborough High School for the Sciences at Kingsborough Community College, CUNY from 1993 to 1999 is a four-year high school, located in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York.

Serving 998 students in grades 9-12, Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 998 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
: Top 10%
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences's student population of 998 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
9	237
10	290
11	210
12	261

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Total Students

998 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
2023	972
2022	963
2021	1,019
2020	1,061
2019	1,061
2018	1,025
2017	1,025
2016	1,048
2015	1,078
2014	1,052
2013	1,018
2012	1,021
2011	1,029
2010	1,049
2009	1,008
2008	1,026
2007	973

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
2023	55
2022	57
2021	60
2020	52
2019	52
2018	53
2017	53
2016	54
2015	53
2014	51
2013	45
2012	46
2011	43
2010	47
2009	45
2008	46
2007	43

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Year Founded

1993

Colors

White, Purple

School Calendar

School Motto

Scientia Est Potentia - Knowledge Is Power

School Mascot

Dolphin

School Rankings

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

#239 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
2023	#239
2022	#226
2021	#27
2019	#45
2018	#83
2017	#1
2016	#1
2015	#1
2014	#73
2013	#67
2012	#1

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85-89%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	87%	52%	55%
2022	97%	46%	49%
2021	96%	55%	72%
2019	98%	54%	55%
2018	97%	52%	53%
2017	99%	50%	51%
2016	99%	49%	50%
2015	99%	48%	48%
2014	80%	41%	43%
2013	98%	39%	43%
2012	99%	69%	70%

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75-79%

49%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2022	77%	49%	54%
2021	97%	62%	77%
2019	99%	52%	57%
2018	98%	52%	53%
2017	99%	47%	52%
2016	99%	46%	51%
2015	99%	40%	44%
2014	88%	37%	39%
2013	99%	39%	40%
2012	99%	60%	60%
2011	99%	58%	57%

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≥99%

78%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2022	99%	78%	80%
2021	99%	84%	94%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	18:1	11:1	14:1
2022	17:1	11:1	13:1
2021	17:1	12:1	14:1
2020	20:1	13:1	15:1
2019	20:1	13:1	15:1
2018	19:1	14:1	16:1
2017	19:1	13:1	16:1
2016	19:1	14:1	16:1
2015	20:1	14:1	17:1
2014	21:1	14:1	17:1
2013	23:1	14:1	17:1
2012	22:1	14:1	17:1
2011	24:1	13:1	16:1
2010	22:1	13:1	16:1
2009	23:1	13:1	15:1
2008	22:1	13:1	15:1
2007	23:1	14:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

23%

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	23%	10%	23%
2022	26%	10%	22%
2021	25%	10%	21%
2020	28%	9%	20%
2019	28%	9%	20%
2018	24%	9%	20%
2017	24%	9%	20%
2016	22%	9%	20%
2015	19%	9%	19%
2014	18%	9%	19%
2013	14%	9%	18%
2012	14%	9%	17%
2011	12%	8%	17%
2010	12%	8%	16%
2009	12%	9%	17%
2008	12%	8%	16%
2007	11%	8%	15%

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Hispanic

13%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	12%	29%	16%
2022	10%	29%	16%
2021	10%	28%	15%
2020	9%	27%	16%
2019	9%	27%	16%
2018	10%	26%	16%
2017	10%	26%	16%
2016	9%	26%	15%
2015	10%	25%	15%
2014	10%	25%	14%
2013	12%	24%	15%
2012	11%	23%	14%
2011	10%	22%	14%
2010	9%	22%	13%
2009	8%	21%	13%
2008	8%	21%	13%
2007	9%	21%	13%

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Black

21%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	16%	16%	25%
2022	13%	16%	27%
2021	9%	17%	27%
2020	7%	17%	30%
2019	7%	17%	30%
2018	10%	17%	32%
2017	10%	17%	32%
2016	10%	18%	34%
2015	10%	18%	36%
2014	9%	18%	37%
2013	9%	18%	39%
2012	9%	18%	41%
2011	10%	19%	42%
2010	11%	19%	41%
2009	14%	19%	44%
2008	17%	20%	45%
2007	18%	19%	46%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	42%	40%	32%
2022	46%	41%	31%
2021	52%	41%	32%
2020	54%	43%	31%
2019	54%	43%	31%
2018	56%	44%	31%
2017	56%	44%	31%
2016	59%	44%	30%
2015	60%	45%	30%
2014	62%	46%	29%
2013	64%	47%	28%
2012	66%	48%	28%
2011	68%	49%	27%
2010	68%	51%	30%
2009	66%	51%	26%
2008	63%	51%	26%
2007	62%	52%	26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	6%	4%	2%
2022	4%	3%	2%
2021	3%	3%	2%
2015	1%	2%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.73

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	0.73	0.73	0.76
2022	0.70	0.72	0.76
2021	0.65	0.72	0.75
2020	0.62	0.71	0.75
2019	0.62	0.71	0.75
2018	0.61	0.71	0.74
2017	0.61	0.71	0.74
2016	0.59	0.70	0.74
2015	0.59	0.70	0.73
2014	0.57	0.69	0.73
2013	0.55	0.69	0.72
2012	0.53	0.68	0.72
2011	0.51	0.68	0.71
2010	0.51	0.66	0.71
2009	0.53	0.66	0.70
2008	0.56	0.66	0.69
2007	0.57	0.65	0.69

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96%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	96%	87%	91%
2022	95%	87%	89%
2021	97%	85%	85%
2020	97%	83%	85%
2019	94%	83%	83%
2018	94%	82%	83%
2017	95%	82%	81%
2016	99%	81%	80%
2015	97%	79%	77%
2014	96%	78%	73%
2013	97%	78%	72%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

53%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	51%	53%	69%
2022	46%	51%	66%
2021	45%	52%	67%
2020	41%	50%	66%
2019	41%	50%	66%
2018	36%	48%	60%
2017	36%	48%	60%
2016	35%	44%	58%
2015	35%	45%	58%
2014	34%	42%	62%
2013	34%	41%	49%
2012	29%	42%	57%
2011	29%	41%	58%
2009	23%	37%	53%
2008	21%	36%	51%
2007	23%	36%	52%
2006	21%	37%	52%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	New York	New York City Geographic District #22
2023	7%	3%	4%
2022	6%	3%	5%
2021	7%	3%	5%
2020	5%	4%	5%
2019	5%	4%	5%
2018	9%	5%	7%
2017	9%	5%	7%
2016	7%	5%	6%
2015	10%	6%	6%
2014	12%	5%	6%
2013	11%	7%	7%
2012	9%	7%	9%
2011	10%	7%	9%
2009	10%	8%	10%
2008	7%	8%	9%
2007	5%	8%	9%
2006	5%	8%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New York City Geographic District #22

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Dolphin

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences's ranking?

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is ranked #239 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.

What schools are Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences often compared to?

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Midwood High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences?

The graduation rate of Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.

How many students attend Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences?

998 students attend Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences?

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences offer ?

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences part of?

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District #22.

In what neighborhood is Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences located?

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences is located in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Manhattan Beach.