Brooklyn International High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education and the Internationals Network for 51±¬ÁÏs. The school is located within the Water’s Edge Educational Campus, a former torpedo factory in downtown Brooklyn.
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn International High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is equal to the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn International High School's student population of 314 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn International High School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
65%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn International High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn International High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn International High School?
314 students attend Brooklyn International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brooklyn International High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn International High School?
Brooklyn International High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn International High School offer ?
Brooklyn International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn International High School part of?
Brooklyn International High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn International High School located?
Brooklyn International High School is located in the Bridge Plaza neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Bridge Plaza.
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