For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,146 students in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Sheepshead Bay are New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iii, Professional Pathways High School and Origins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iii, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iii
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 808-6590
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 808-6590
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Professional Pathways High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-6290
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-6290
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Origins High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-0037
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-0037
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School
Special Education School
2525 Haring St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-6984
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-6984
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY include New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iii, Professional Pathways High School and Origins High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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