School Overview
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.
555
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic291
Black227
Asian10
Two or More15
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    291 (52.4 %)
  • Black
    227 (40.9 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.8 %)
  • White
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
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 #14
Phone: (718)486-2550
Website: http://www.brooklynprephs.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 501
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 9 155
Grade 10 148
Grade 11 130
Grade 12 121
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9155
Grade 10148
Grade 11130
Grade 12121
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33059.5%
Male22540.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)