Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-10
240 Jay St,  Brooklyn, NY
4.5
3.6
514 Students
B-
Niche Grade
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.

School Details

Head of School
Charter School Leader - Mr. Eric Tucker
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.18
Graduation Rate
77%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.18
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
43%
State Average
20%
Math
29%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

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 68 Students
Pace University 57 Students
Morgan State University 45 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 36 Students
Temple University 33 Students
Howard University 33 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 31 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University 30 Students
Stony Brook University 29 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Biology 26 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Finance 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Computer Software Engineering 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 29 Reviews
5.0 Parent
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.
5.0 Parent
7/30/2023
I am proud to work at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School. The competitive salaries, opportunities for growth, and excellent benefits make it an ideal workplace. The school's commitment to fostering courage, commitment, creativity, and compassion is evident in the incentive employee programs provided. Dr. Garland Thomas-McDavid, our CEO, leads by example, creating a supportive and innovative work atmosphere.
5.0 Parent
5/29/2023
The athletic program at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is top-notch and offers students a great opportunity to stay active and engaged. Highly recommended to anyone who need proper care. Their systems , term and conditions are really fantastic. They deserve 5 stars or more.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/8/2025
Definitely NO to safety! My daughter was jumped by a parent and her child
2.0 teacher
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...
1.0 parent
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...
1.0 parent
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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Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 6-10 located at 240 Jay St in Brooklyn, NY. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 514 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.18, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average SAT score is 1040. The average home value in this area is $1,282,554. Discover additional schools in the area, like John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School, Achievement First Endeavor Charter School, New Dawn Charter High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School.

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