Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School's student population of 193 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Brooklyn Theatre Arts 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 Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3107 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
82%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School's ranking?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is ranked #3107 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School often compared to?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
193 students attend Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School offer ?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School part of?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School located?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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