Bushwick Community High School

Academic proficiency data was not provided for this school, so direct comparison to the district's ELA average of 46% and math average of 43% isn't possible. However, the school's profile suggests it may be in a recovery or development phase — with only 10 teacher survey responses, there's limited instructor perspective on instruction quality. The average class size of 20.8 matches the district average exactly, indicating no particular class size advantage or disadvantage.

This is where the school shines most visibly. Parent satisfaction hits a perfect 100%, with parent-principal trust also at 100% and parent-teacher trust at 99% — these numbers are extraordinary in any NYC context. Teacher collegial trust is equally impressive at 97%, though teacher-principal trust sits lower at 83% (still healthy). The school has recorded zero suspensions in the most recent year and the year prior, with only 3 suspensions in 2022-23 — a clear positive trajectory. Teacher instruction quality is reported at 87%, slightly above the district average of 86%. The 72% family survey response rate suggests strong engagement from parents.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (67%) and Black (27%), with a diversity index of 47%. Nearly all students (91%) qualify for free or reduced lunch — one of the highest economic need rates in the city. Over four in ten students (43%) have Individualized Education Programs, meaning the school serves a substantially higher-than-average population of students with special needs. This is a school that explicitly serves students facing significant challenges, many of whom may be credit-deficient or returning from other educational settings.

Bushwick is a densely populated North Brooklyn neighborhood with excellent transit access (90th percentile) and high family density (83rd percentile), making it accessible for students commuting from across the borough. However, the neighborhood scores poorly on safety (24th percentile) and has elevated environmental health concerns, including higher asthma rates and lead exposure risk. Median home values have climbed to $949,000, yet only 20% of residents own homes and the poverty rate sits at 24%. Just 12% of households have children — indicating a neighborhood in transition with fewer families than typical.

The area is highly walkable with good subway access, though parents should be aware of the neighborhood's safety rankings when planning commutes, particularly for younger students.