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Brooklyn School For Social Justice

400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn School For Social Justice ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Brooklyn School For Social Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brooklyn School For Social Justice's student population of 272 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Brooklyn School For Social Justice ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn School For Social Justice is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1599 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brooklyn School For Social Justice, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
76%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brooklyn School For Social Justice.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brooklyn School For Social Justice and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brooklyn School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn School For Social Justice's ranking?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice is ranked #1599 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn School For Social Justice?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn School For Social Justice is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn School For Social Justice?
272 students attend Brooklyn School For Social Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Brooklyn School For Social Justice students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn School For Social Justice?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn School For Social Justice offer ?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn School For Social Justice part of?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn School For Social Justice located?
Brooklyn School For Social Justice is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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