Is Brooklyn Frontiers High School a good school?

Brooklyn Frontiers High School ranks 916 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Brooklyn Frontiers High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 124 students attended Brooklyn Frontiers High School.

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn Frontiers High School?

Students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School are 56% African American, 33% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Asian.

Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Summary:

Brooklyn Frontiers High School is a public high school serving 145 students in grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, New York, which is part of the New York City Geographic District #15. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New York high schools and received low ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

The school's performance has been highly inconsistent, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 27.7% to 85.1% and dropout rates ranging from 4.9% to 26.3% over the past 5 years. Additionally, the school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 90.4%, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. While the school has outperformed the district and state in some subject areas, such as U.S. History and Government, its proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams are generally lower than the district and state averages across most subject areas. The school's performance also varies significantly across student subgroups, with male students, African American students, and special education students tending to perform better than female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Cobble Hill School of American Studies, Brooklyn Frontiers High School generally underperforms on most metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. However, the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $25,386 to $37,320 over the past 4 years, suggests that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's performance challenges. Other factors, such as instructional quality, school climate, and student support services, may be more significant contributors to the school's struggles.

Detail:

Public 9-12

112 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 722-4727

District: New York City Geographic District #15

SchoolDigger Rank:
916^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,934

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.5%

Hispanic:

33.1%

White:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooklyn Frontiers High School ranks worse than 73.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 8^th among 13 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.5%), Hispanic (33.1%), White (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Frontiers High School is 6.5, which is the lowest among 14 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15! (See more...)

Compare Brooklyn Frontiers High School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Frontiers High School is $28,934, which is the 3^rd highest among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #15.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brooklyn Frontiers High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Frontiers High School 916^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Brooklyn Frontiers High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #15:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #15 394^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2013	3.93	1157^th	1217	4.9%
2014	7.11	1159^th	1237	6.3%
2015	15.46	1080^th	1255	13.9%
2016	11.61	1192^nd	1255	5.0%
2017	14.07	1019^th	1221	16.5%
2018	3.10	1183^rd	1210	2.2%
2019	8.25	1106^th	1207	8.4%
2022	4.54	1148^th	1190	3.5%
2023	32.45	815^th	1228	33.6%
2024	24.79	916^th	1242	26.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.78	779^th	1095	28.9%
2019	30.82	798^th	1132	29.5%
2023	53.63	427^th	1130	62.2%
2024	41.21	617^th	1144	46.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.23	1062^nd	1179	9.9%
2024	40.23	704^th	1170	39.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.82	196^th	493	60.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	1.11	1173^rd	1176	0.3%
2019	7.10	1122^nd	1193	6.0%
2023	32.34	814^th	1197	32.0%
2024	18.04	1011^th	1219	17.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.76	1096^th	1176	6.8%
2019	14.47	1008^th	1190	15.3%
2023	40.96	703^rd	1191	41.0%
2024	32.39	809^th	1211	33.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	5.36	672^nd	679	1.0%
2019	18.83	594^th	686	13.4%
2023	37.98	392^nd	671	41.6%
2024	20.59	588^th	690	14.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

I have never found a more understanding and amazing group of professionals who actually care to help the child starting from a social emotional place which in turn makes them thrive on their academics. the small classrooms are very adaptive and helpful for kids who may benefit from small groups. I am forever thankful. They have treated my child as a human being not as a number who produces grades. Their model should be duplicated in every borough for the needs this city has for our kids struggling and stuck in placements that do not benefit them or help them and instead pushes them to feel as if they are horrible because they cannot adapt to the educational system. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	2	55	0	24	0	0	81
2013	1	96	1	38	0	0	136
2014	1	127	1	44	0	0	173
2015	1	148	0	40	0	0	189
2016	4	139	0	35	1	0	179
2017	4	131	0	32	2	1	170
2018	3	112	0	29	1	1	146
2019	1	111	4	55	1	1	173
2020	6	103	4	49	1	1	164
2021	3	91	7	67	0	0	168
2022	3	66	3	48	1	0	121
2023	5	84	3	50	1	2	145
2024	7	70	4	41	1	1	124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	81	10.0	8.1	0
2013	136	19.0	7.1	86.8
2014	173	26.0	6.6	88.4
2015	189	28.0	6.7	85.7
2016	179	27.0	6.6	87.2
2017	170	25.9	6.5	90
2018	146	21.0	6.9	93.2
2019	173	24.0	7.2	88.4
2020	164	25.0	6.5	91.5
2021	168	25.9	6.4	83.3
2022	121	24.3	4.9	82.6
2023	145	20.6	7.0	87.6
2024	124	19.0	6.5	89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	81	10.0	8.1	0
2013	136	19.0	7.1	86.8
2014	173	26.0	6.6	88.4
2015	189	28.0	6.7	85.7
2016	179	27.0	6.6	87.2
2017	170	25.9	6.5	90
2018	146	21.0	6.9	93.2
2019	173	24.0	7.2	88.4
2020	164	25.0	6.5	91.5
2021	168	25.9	6.4	83.3
2022	121	24.3	4.9	82.6
2023	145	20.6	7.0	87.6
2024	124	19.0	6.5	89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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