Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, High School For Civil Rights 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Civil Rights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
High School For Civil Rights's student population of 203 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
High School For Civil Rights 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 Civil Rights is 0.59, 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
#2182 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
52%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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 High School For Civil Rights's ranking?
High School For Civil Rights is ranked #2182 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Civil Rights often compared to?
High School For Civil Rightsis often viewed alongside schools like Fdny-captain Vernon A Richards High School, W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School, World Academy For Total Community Health High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Civil Rights?
The graduation rate of High School For Civil Rights is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Civil Rights?
203 students attend High School For Civil Rights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High School For Civil Rights students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Civil Rights?
High School For Civil Rights has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Civil Rights offer ?
High School For Civil Rights offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School For Civil Rights part of?
High School For Civil Rights is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Civil Rights located?
High School For Civil Rights is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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