Brooklyn International High School

Academic performance data was not provided for this school, making direct comparison to the district averages (ELA 53%, Math 46%) difficult. The school offers a humanities-focused curriculum with ELL support, suggesting an emphasis on language acquisition and academic preparation for a student population that includes recent immigrants. The small enrollment of 327 students across four grades allows for intimate class sizes averaging 21.2 students — identical to the district average but offering more personalized attention in practice.

This is where Brooklyn International High School truly stands out. Parent satisfaction at 95% exceeds the district average of 91%, and teacher instruction quality ratings of 94% beat the district average of 88%. Perhaps most remarkably, teacher-principal trust reaches 97% — an exceptionally high score that suggests strong, supportive leadership. Total suspensions sit at zero, indicating a restorative or low-punitive approach to discipline. The family survey response rate of 52% is solid for a high school, and while only 27 teachers responded to the staff survey, the 91% collegial trust among those respondents points to a collaborative professional environment.

With 57% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 18% Black, and 5% White students, Brooklyn International serves a predominantly immigrant community reflecting the neighborhood's diverse character. The school’s diversity index of 61% and very low IEP population (2%) suggest a specialized population — likely many English Language Learners pursuing the school's humanities and ELL support programs. The neighborhood’s median household income of $150,272 and 73% BA+ education rate indicate a community with significant educational aspiration, though the school’s demographics reflect the immigrant families who form its core base.

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill is one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic and transit-rich neighborhoods. With a transit score of 98.08 — near the top of the percentile — families can rely on excellent subway access. The area scores highly on education orientation (85%) and family density (82%), reflecting a neighborhood full of households with children invested in schools. However, safety scores are notably low (21%), and the poverty rate sits at 15.5%. Median home values exceed $1.4 million, indicating significant economic diversity alongside affluence.

The school’s location on Flatbush Avenue Extension places it in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn’s transit hub. Families arriving from across Brooklyn and beyond will find excellent subway access, though the area’s pedestrian traffic and urban density require comfort with city navigation.