East Brooklyn Community High School

This school does not report ELA or Math proficiency data, so direct academic comparison to district averages (58% ELA, 61% Math) is not possible. The high economic need index of 83.4 suggests students arrive with significant academic gaps, and the 33% IEP rate indicates substantial special education services. Class sizes match the district average at 21.9 students.

The survey results are extraordinary across every dimension measured: 100% parent satisfaction, 100% parent-teacher trust, 100% teacher instruction quality, and 100% teacher collegial trust. Teacher-principal trust sits at 98%. These numbers are notably above the district averages of 93% parent satisfaction and 90% teacher instruction quality. With zero suspensions and a 90.5% attendance rate matching the district average, the school appears to have created a climate where students want to be present and disciplinary issues are handled through means other than exclusion. However, the family survey response rate of 10% (15 responses) means these glowing numbers represent a small subset of families — an important caveat.

The student body is overwhelmingly Black (78%) with significant Hispanic representation (19%), closely mirroring the neighborhood's demographic profile. A diversity index of 38% reflects this primarily Black-and-Hispanic composition. The economic need index of 83.4 is substantially above typical district averages, indicating that nearly all students come from economically disadvantaged households. One-third of students have Individualized Education Programs — a very high proportion — suggesting the school has embraced full inclusion practices.

East Flatbush-Remsen Village is a neighborhood of striking contrasts: excellent transit access (81st percentile) sits alongside serious safety concerns (14th percentile) and health environment challenges (18th percentile). The median home value of $691,851 is high relative to median household income of $57,611, suggesting upward demographic pressures. Only 9% of households have children — one of the least family-dense neighborhoods in the city — yet the poverty rate of 18.9% and elevated lead exposure rate (22.1%) indicate ongoing economic and environmental challenges. Asthma emergency department visits run high at 104 per 1,000 residents.

The neighborhood scores well on transit (81st percentile), making it accessible via public transportation. However, the low safety score (14th percentile) means families should consider commute timing and routes, particularly for younger or more vulnerable students.