Brooklyn Latin School, The

Test scores are not provided for this school year, which is common for specialized high schools that admit through the SHSAT rather than geographic zone. Brooklyn Latin's competitive admissions process means students arrive already performing in the top tier of city applicants. The school offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum including Latin and Greek — a distinctive offering among city high schools — alongside humanities, math, and science tracks. The program richness score of 64.2 reflects solid but not exhaustive offerings compared to the district average.

The survey data tells a remarkable story: 95% of families report satisfaction, 96% trust the principal, and 96% of teachers trust the principal. These numbers put Brooklyn Latin well above the district average across every measured dimension of trust and instructional quality. There were zero suspensions last year — extraordinary for a high school, and notably lower than the district average of 0.56%. Teachers report high collegial trust (94%) and instruction quality (93%), suggesting a collaborative, professionally supportive environment.

The student body is notably diverse: 53% Asian, 14% White, 12% Black, 11% Hispanic, 2% Multi-Racial, and 2% Native American — a diversity index of 70% that exceeds many other city specialized schools. With only 2% IEP students and an economic need index of 54.6% (slightly above the district average of roughly 50%), the school draws from a economically mixed population. The 36% family survey response rate and 280 responses indicate meaningful parent engagement, though not universal.

East Williamsburg sits in northern Brooklyn, a neighborhood defined by contrast: rising home values ($1.04 million median) co-exist with a 24% poverty rate and low homeownership (12.5%). The area scores moderately on transit (61.3) and family density (66.67), but safety scores are below average (43.3) and the environmental health indicators raise concerns — elevated lead rates (21.2%) and asthma emergency department visits (104 per 10,000) suggest underlying environmental health challenges. The education orientation score of 64.75 indicates a community that values schools.

The school is accessible via multiple subway lines serving the East Williamsburg area, and families commonly walk or bike from surrounding neighborhoods. The area is walkable but parents should note the neighborhood's safety scores when considering commutes, particularly for younger students.