Brooklyn International High School

Brooklyn International High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
49 Flatbush Avenue Ext,  Brooklyn, NY
Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 13
4.4
4.8
309 Students
B-
Niche Grade
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.

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

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

1
Equity
2
College Readiness
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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
4.4 39 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
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.
4.0 NicheUser
8/28/2016
They didnt always had metal detectors but they did it sometimes without us knowing
4.0 NicheUser
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.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 other
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...
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5.0 other
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...
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4.0 student
2/21/2008
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5.0 student
12/5/2007
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