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
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
77%
Niche Grade
C
A-
B
A
A-
A-
B
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.21
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Reading Proficiency
26%
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Math Proficiency
15%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
37
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
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Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
17
Reading
27
Science
18
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Number of AP Courses
6
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
43%
State Average
13%
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Math
29%
State Average
20%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
94:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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Economically disadvantaged
80.4%
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Black
77.2%
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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Hispanic
19.3%
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Limited English proficient
3.3%
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Native American
1.2%
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White
1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Two or more races
<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
84 Students
Morgan State University
72 Students
Pace University
69 Students
Howard University
47 Students
Temple University
44 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania
43 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University
40 Students
Stony Brook University
39 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
37 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
34 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
49 Students
Psychology
46 Students
Nursing
42 Students
Biology
32 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
24 Students
Finance
22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
13 Students
Computer Software Engineering
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/30/2025
It's a good school but sometimes I feel like the teachers that teach do not want to be there. They don't put their mind to it. Some students are really horrible in school. That's what makes the school bad. I really don't think the school is a bad school overall but they need to hire new people.
8/12/2024
I've attended the school for 3 years going 4. It started off a bit rough but as time went on I've seen it grow and improve. That's what's so special about it it continues to grow where it is not perfect and attacks all its problems head on. The school keeps students involved it is beautiful to see.
6/12/2023
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School has an incredible team of educators who embody compassion and dedication towards their students. I have witnessed firsthand the commitment they have in supporting each child's social and emotional growth. The teachers go above and beyond to ensure that the learning environment is nurturing and inclusive. This school truly fosters a sense of compassion among its staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2026
Dont go to this terrible school it. They hate to see kids happy
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...
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Map
List Price Range
$435K - $4.3M
Homes For Sale
103
Average Home Value
$1,242,840
% Renters
82%
Average Household Income
$149,122
% of College Grads
70.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,627 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.0%
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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 17:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $1,242,840. 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.