Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts

Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Kingston Ave,  Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 17
4.2
4.3
546 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Ann-marie Henry-stephens
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
60%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
162:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
80.6%
Hispanic
16.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#156 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Brooklyn College 119 Students
CUNY Hunter College 87 Students
New York University 83 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 72 Students
Stony Brook University 70 Students
Pace University 61 Students
CUNY Kingsborough Community College 61 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 56 Students
Morgan State University 53 Students
Adelphi University 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Biology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students
English 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 48 Reviews
2.0 Senior
9/21/2024
The admin in our school tends to abuse power and prey on students and even staff members (especially teachers) at times.
5.0 Senior
5/11/2024
This school is the best school ever if you send your kids here they will leave the school very educated and mature to a point where your kids will want a better future for them selves and for you as well
4.0 Junior
7/30/2023
Overall, BILA has been a good school for me. The academics are rigorous, and you can tell the teachers want the best for you. By 12th grade, you complete most of your required classes so you're free to do AP courses or leave school. You'll form many close relationships and a support system. There are also many fun activities and clubs you can join. Towards the end of the year, we have enjoyable trips. One thing, it's hard to find out new information. Teachers are a little behind on updates. Other than that there are many opportunities to grow as a person. I hope more kids come to BILA !!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 student
5/28/2025
I was a student at this Institute. The instructor was awesome she inspired the Class to do great she is very professional also the student were nice I definitely recommend this Institute. They are the BEST
5.0 student
5/28/2025
I love this class we work as team with such an amazing teacher ms Sabine she help you an also let you know you can do this motivate us alot
1.0 student
12/13/2023
As a student I’ve seen and experienced unfair treatment from other students and even staff themselves. From allowing students to leave without telling anyone, to fighting and outright allowing students to yell or even call others slurs without any repercussions or discipline. Although these action s...
5.0 parent
5/29/2015
Overall the school is great. I just want to see more for the struggling student.

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