BASIS Independent Brooklyn

BASIS Independent Brooklyn

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
556 Columbia St,  Brooklyn, NY
4.4
3.7
869 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Head Of School Hadley Ruggles
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.82
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$40,700

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.82
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1430
Math
720
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
97%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
56.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.3%
Two or more races
14.2%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#7 Best HS For Stem in New York
#9 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
#11 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University 26 Students
New York University 23 Students
Boston University 22 Students
Cornell University 21 Students
University of Pennsylvania 19 Students
University of Chicago 19 Students
Northeastern University 17 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 17 Students
Columbia University 16 Students
Yale University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 15 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 12 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Economics 12 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Mathematics 6 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 26 Reviews
4.0 Parent
12/1/2022
Great small STEM school in Brooklyn - difficult on the commute and small student body but otherwise amazing range of advanced classes and great teachers
5.0 Parent
10/3/2022
The school starts the kids early on an academically rigorous path, and the results are impressive. As importantly, the school is filled with young, energetic teachers and administrators that give it a lively character - and the kids for the most part just seem happy and excited to be there.
4.0 Junior
6/2/2022
I have been at basis for many years and have overall enjoyed my experience there. It has provided me with probably the best education I could ask for in terns of the advanced variety of courses offered. However, I wish there was more school spirit for sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 14 Reviews
3.0 other
10/4/2023
I am a former student as BASIS. While I have a multitude of warm memories concerning my time there, there are many fundamental issues with what this school adversities versus what it provides. When it comes to its science education, I believe BASIS does an excellent job not only preparing but pushin...
5.0 parent
5/9/2023
The school has continued to stand apart from others with its strong academic focus, and the administration and faculty have spent time building community through assemblies, sports, events, and clubs. The new Head of School for the Upper School has a great team of Deans and Directors to support stud...
1.0 parent
5/18/2022
Simply put, Basis is a cram school. If the end-result is getting high test scores and lots of AP classes under your child's belt, it may be worthwhile. But the pressure on kids is immense, and the supports insufficient. It's sink-or-swim: students who can't handle the unrelenting pressure drop out....
1.0 other
4/11/2021
While BASIS is great for students who may consider themselves gifted or for students who thrive under pressure, average students may find these same characteristics crippling. I consider myself to be an average student, who can get good grades and do well in a traditional educational setting, but at...

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