Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School was founded in 2013 by Erin Mote and Eric Tucker with the purpose of eliminating the achievement gap and giving students the foundation and leadership skills to thrive in college and the professional world. Commonly referred to as Brooklyn LAB, the school is located in Downtown Brooklyn off of Sands Street, and it serves around 514 students in sixth through 12th grade.
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School places emphasis on providing quality education to all students regardless of their needs, academic level or English proficiency. Its after-school program, called InnovateEDU, makes the school an attractive option for parents who want to give their middle school students extra exposure to STEM, literacy and athletics. Additionally, Brooklyn Lab students can compete across a variety of endeavors, such as debate and robotics, and are given the opportunity to film and produce their own theatrical and filmed works.
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-10
240 Jay St,
Brooklyn, NY
School Details
Head of School
Charter School Leader - Mr. Eric Tucker
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.16
Niche Grade
C
A-
B
A
A
A
B
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
43%
State Average
20%
Math
29%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
94:1
Student Diversity
Male
59.3%
Female
40.7%
Black
74.9%
Hispanic
19.2%
White
2%
Native American
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
59 Students
Pace University
45 Students
Morgan State University
29 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
27 Students
Howard University
26 Students
Temple University
25 Students
Stony Brook University
23 Students
Columbia University
23 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
21 Students
St. Francis College
21 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
33 Students
Psychology
27 Students
Biology
21 Students
Nursing
20 Students
Computer Science
19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
13 Students
Finance
13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
10 Students
Computer Software Engineering
9 Students
Real Estate
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/29/2023
The Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School prioritizes personalized tutoring and college prep, with an extensive athletic program. The staff's dedication to academic excellence and personal growth sets this school apart.
9/4/2023
Working at Brooklyn Lab has been a rewarding experience. The competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and excellent benefits make it stand out in the education sector. The commitment to creativity and compassion within the team is truly inspiring.
6/24/2023
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School has truly transformed my child's education. The dedicated teachers and innovative curriculum provide a nurturing environment where students thrive and develop critical thinking skills. I'm grateful for the enriching experience my child has had at this exceptional institution.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/8/2025
Definitely NO to safety! My daughter was jumped by a parent and her child
8/7/2024
I worked at Brooklyn LAB my entire teaching career until two days ago when I put in my two week resignation and was immediately told not to return and had all my benefits discontinued. I considered myself a “LAB-lifer” until this past school year. The amount of nepotism and questionable practices th...
2/1/2024
If I could give this school a triple zero I would there is a lot of teachers leaving as well as students the staff can't handle dealing with keeping bullying down they don't educate the kids properly and when you reach out about academic support they completely ignore it the school 77 sands street l...
5/11/2022
Just incompetent staff throughout the entire school. Not timely in sending out notices; they wait until the last minute. They don’t respond to emails right away. Always some nonsense with these people. My son is a senior and I’m GLAD he’s leaving.
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Map
About Downtown Brooklyn
List Price Range
$427K - $3.8M
Homes For Sale
73
Average Home Value
$1,211,632
Median Lot Size
313,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Household Income
$149,122
% of College Grads
70.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,510 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.0%
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