Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus's student population of 229 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
School Rankings
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is 0.55, 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
#4172 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
61%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus's ranking?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is ranked #4172 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus often compared to?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmusis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism, Clara Barton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus?
The graduation rate of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus?
229 students attend High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus offer ?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus part of?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus located?
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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