BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)

782 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Boerum Hill School for International Studies (BHS), located at 284 Baltic Street in Brooklyn, is a public secondary school serving grades 6–12 that emphasizes a globally focused, rigorous academic curriculum. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it distinguishes itself by offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). These frameworks are designed to foster critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and academic excellence, preparing students for the demands of university-level work while encouraging them to become active, responsible global citizens.

Beyond its core academics, the school is known for its diverse and inclusive environment, often leveraging its location in the vibrant Boerum Hill neighborhood to provide students with a range of extracurricular and community-based opportunities. The school prioritizes language acquisition and the development of a "global perspective," integrating these themes across various subjects. By balancing a structured IB curriculum with a supportive school culture, the Boerum Hill School for International Studies aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
782
Total Students
72.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White301
Hispanic193
Black187
Asian26
Two or More70
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    301 (38.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    193 (24.7 %)
  • Black
    187 (23.9 %)
  • Two or More
    70 (9.0 %)
  • Asian
    26 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Phone: (718)330-9390
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 362
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 6 158
Grade 7 154
Grade 8 107
Grade 9 111
Grade 10 88
Grade 11 80
Grade 12 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)
Grade Student Count
Grade 6158
Grade 7154
Grade 8107
Grade 9111
Grade 1088
Grade 1180
Grade 1284
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37848.3%
Male40351.5%
Not Specified10.2%
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