East New York Arts And Civics High School (The) is a public high school serving 161 students in grades 9-12 in the New York City Geographic District #19 in Brooklyn, NY. Despite its location, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest performing high schools in New York state over the past three years.
The school significantly underperforms compared to the district and state on standardized test scores, with proficiency rates as low as 2.63% in Regents/Common Core Algebra I, 2.44% in Earth Science, 22.22% in Global History and Geography, and 21.62% in Living Environment. The school's 4-year graduation rate is slightly below the district average, while its dropout rate has been high, ranging from 2.7% to 10.0%. Additionally, East New York Arts And Civics High School (The) has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 61.4% over the past three years, far exceeding district and state averages.
The school's challenges appear to be deeply rooted within the broader district context, as it is located very close (within 1 mile) to several other low-performing schools, including Academy For Young Writers, Spring Creek Community School, and East New York Family Academy. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 80.84% to 91.93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.
Students at East New York Arts And Civics High School (The) are 58% African American, 31% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.
New York City Geographic District #19
East New York Arts And Civics High School (The) ranks in the bottom 5.6% of New York high schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended East New York Arts And Civics High School (The).