Serving 314 students in grades 8-12, School For Classics High 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Classics High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School For Classics High School's student population of 314 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
School For Classics High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Classics High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2361 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
38%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is School For Classics High School's ranking?
School For Classics High School is ranked #2361 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Classics High School?
The graduation rate of School For Classics High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Classics High School?
314 students attend School For Classics High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of School For Classics High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Classics High School?
School For Classics High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Classics High School offer ?
School For Classics High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Classics High School part of?
School For Classics High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Classics High School located?
School For Classics High School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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