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Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies

521 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 595 students in grades 9-12, Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥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

Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 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
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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 Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is 0.70, 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)
#2373 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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.
20-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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 Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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 Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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
72%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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 Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 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 Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies's ranking?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is ranked #2373 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
The graduation rate of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
595 students attend Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies offer ?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies part of?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies located?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies is located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Coney Island.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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