Overview
BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & THEATER is a public high serving grades 9–12 in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 202 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11225
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360009505514
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment202
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino22.6%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian74.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)