BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 864 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (BHSA)**, located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized public high school dedicated to integrating rigorous academic study with intensive pre-professional training in the visual and performing arts. The school operates under a dual mission: to foster artistic excellence through a specialized conservatory-style curriculum and to ensure students are fully prepared for success in competitive colleges and universities.

Students at BHSA choose from several major tracks—including dance, drama, instrumental music, vocal music, and visual arts—where they receive daily instruction from industry professionals and educators. Beyond the studio, the school maintains a strong academic environment, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs. By blending high-level artistic discipline with a comprehensive Regents-based curriculum, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, creative thinkers who are equipped to pursue careers in the arts or any other field of their choosing.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS at (718) 855-2412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.