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Best High Schools in Zip Code 11203


At a glance
5
Schools
1,583
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedBrooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts882nd of 1,234 New York high schools
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Biggest riser
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences up 137 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 7.4 students per teacher
Summary:

The zip code 11203 in Brooklyn, New York is home to 5 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools face common challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community.

Among the standout schools, Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts has the highest student enrollment and the best performance, with the highest graduation rate at 84.3% and the lowest dropout rate at 4.5%. The school also outperforms the district and state averages on several Regents exams. In contrast, Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences stands out for its high spending per student at $37,851 and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.9, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more resources for students.

Despite the differences, the high schools in zip code 11203 share some common characteristics, such as the consistent 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and the dropout rate of 4.5% across all 5 schools. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate is high at 31.5% across the board, which is an area of concern that may require targeted interventions. Understanding the unique strengths and challenges of these schools can help inform strategies to support the educational experiences and outcomes of students in this community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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