The Brooklyn International School is dedicated to providing English language learners – particularly children of recent immigrants – an educational experience that caters to their language needs. Founded in 1994, it is located in Downtown Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue Extension. The school serves students beginning in ninth grade through 12th grade, with a student-teacher ratio of around 13-to-1.
Its student body represents more than 30 countries and 35 unique languages. In addition to deepening their understanding of the English language, the school also works to sharpen children’s intellectual, cultural and collaborative skills. The Brooklyn International School relies heavily on experiential and interdisciplinary project-based learning. As a part of their education, students complete a 12-week internship that’s based on their field of interest.
On top of its academic programs, the school hosts several different cultural organizations, including African, Chinese and Haitian cultural clubs, which provide students with a sense of community and expose them to other cultures that the school represents.
Brooklyn International High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
49 Flatbush Avenue Ext,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 13
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Kathleen Rucker
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
540
Verbal
510
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
344:1
Student Diversity
Male
59.9%
Female
40.1%
Hispanic
63.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.7%
Black
13.1%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Brooklyn College
28 Students
CUNY Hunter College
25 Students
New York University
17 Students
CUNY City College of New York
15 Students
CUNY Baruch College
14 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
12 Students
Stony Brook University
11 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
9 Students
Columbia University
8 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY
8 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
10 Students
Political Science and Government
8 Students
Psychology
7 Students
Computer Science
6 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities
6 Students
International Business
6 Students
International Relations
6 Students
Nursing
5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
5 Students
Computer Software Engineering
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/18/2017
It's a really really good school for the immigrants students and the special thing they have is portfolio presentation instead of Regents.
8/28/2016
They didnt always had metal detectors but they did it sometimes without us knowing
8/28/2016
We have good security guard and they are very simpatic but sometimes thkng happen in their front and they dont even see it.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/27/2013
I have been a volunteer at BIHS for several years. Sometimes I work in a classroom, and sometimes I work with students one on one. I love the school. The teachers are young and energetic and committed to the students. The students are motivated and have a very positive attitude toward learning. The...
1/18/2013
I am a volunteer mentor at BIHS. I love the school. The students are motivated and the teachers are deeply caring and committed to helping their students succeed. I have been volunteering there for three years and have found it to be a fascinating and vibrant melting pot of students from all over th...
2/21/2008
12/5/2007
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Household Income
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% of College Grads
70.4%
Median Age
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