For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,786 students in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Boerum Hill are Brooklyn High School Of The Arts, Khalil Gibran International Academy and Brooklyn Frontiers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooklyn High School Of The Arts, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Khalil Gibran International Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
382 Schermerhorn St 6th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Frontiers High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 722-4727
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 722-4727
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
491 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY include Brooklyn High School Of The Arts, Khalil Gibran International Academy and Brooklyn Frontiers High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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