BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL (THE)

BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL (THE) is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 681 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

The Brooklyn Latin School (TBLS) is a specialized public high school located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s network of selective schools and is modeled after the prestigious Boston Latin School. The institution is renowned for its rigorous, classical curriculum that emphasizes the liberal arts, logic, and rhetoric, often featuring a heavy focus on Latin language studies and Socratic seminar-style discussions.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, TBLS challenges its students with a demanding academic program designed to prepare them for competitive university environments. The school is known for fostering a structured, disciplined environment that encourages critical thinking and public speaking. Because it is a selective-admissions school, it attracts high-achieving students from across the city who are looking for a cohesive, inquiry-based education that bridges traditional classical studies with a modern global perspective.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 366-0154 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.