BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 513 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 35 teachers, BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL 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 PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL, located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school dedicated to preparing students for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school culture. By emphasizing a challenging curriculum and individualized attention, Brooklyn Prep aims to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, develops the critical thinking skills and intellectual discipline necessary for post-secondary achievement.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that encourage student leadership and engagement. The school’s philosophy centers on the idea that education should be holistic, promoting not only academic proficiency but also social responsibility and personal growth. Through its partnership-based approach and close-knit community, BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL strives to create an inclusive environment where students are empowered to advocate for themselves and contribute meaningfully to society.
For more information, contact BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 486-2550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11211
(718) 486-2550
http://www.brooklynprephs.org
BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 513 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
- Total Students:
- 513
- Teachers:
- 35.06
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 513 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.3%
- Black or African American
- 44.8%
- White
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 54.2%
- Male
- 45.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.