At a Glance
A tight-knit school with sky-high family trust and zero suspensions, serving a predominantly Black student body in a stable, homeowner-heavy Brooklyn neighborhood
Families who prioritize a school where parents feel heard and involved, who want strong anti-bullying and peer support programs, and who are comfortable with a school where academic performance data isn't publicly available. Best for families who value the intangibles — trust, safety, community feel — over test score transparency. Given the low homeownership rate among families with children in this neighborhood, this may be a school that draws families from elsewhere.
- Zero suspensions — a rare achievement in a district where the average is about 1%
- Parent satisfaction at 99% versus district average of 92.75%
- 100% family survey response rate — families are engaged and responding
- 90/100 program richness score — extensive arts, sports, and extracurricular offerings including unique programs like Brothers Break Bread and Queen Geniuses
- Strong peer support culture through Big Sibs/Little Sibs, Peer Mediation, and Peer Mentoring
- 33% offer rate indicates real demand — more than two applicants for every seat
- No academic test scores provided — you won't know how students are performing on state exams
- Teacher-principal trust (72%) is significantly lower than parent trust (99%) — worth asking about during a visit
- Teacher survey response rate is very low (14 responses), so that data may not represent all staff views
- PTA fundraising is only $10/student versus district average of $22.67 — less parent-funded resources
- Only 14.6% of households in this neighborhood have children — it may feel less family-oriented than other parts of Brooklyn
- Teacher instruction quality scores slightly below district average (86% vs 89.8%)
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 18
Among peer schools in District 18, Victory Collegiate doesn't have a quality review score to compare directly. The peer list is dominated by charter schools and elementary schools, making direct comparison difficult. What is clear: this school occupies a unique position with its strong family engagement and zero-discipline record, though the teacher leadership gap and lack of test score transparency are real question marks.
Test scores are not provided in the data, so a full academic picture isn't available. Class sizes average 21.9 students, matching the district average exactly. The school offers AP Courses and a Humanities program, along with ELL Support and World Languages — a solid but not exhaustive academic menu.
This is a school with dramatically different perceptions depending on who's answering. Parents rate satisfaction at 99%, with 99% trust in both teachers and the principal — numbers that dwarf the district average of 92.75%. Teachers, however, tell a more complicated story: while teacher-principal trust sits at 72% and instruction quality at 86% (below the 89.8% district average), teacher collegial trust is strong at 91%. The school has logged zero suspensions, which is notable in a district where the average suspension rate is about 1%. With only 14 teacher survey responses, though, the teacher perspective should be interpreted cautiously.
The student body is 73% Black, 13% Hispanic, 6% White, 5% Asian, 2% Native American, and 1% Multi-Racial — a majority-Black population in a neighborhood that's historically diverse. The diversity index of 52% reflects this composition. Twenty percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index sits at 79.3%, meaning most families here qualify for free or reduced lunch. This is a working-class school in a neighborhood that's half homeowners.
Canarsie is a paradoxical neighborhood — it's got a high homeownership rate (50.5%) and a relatively low poverty rate (12.8%), yet only 14.6% of households have children, which may explain why family-oriented resources feel limited. The safety score of 57 is below average, the stability score of just 24.9 is notably low, and environmental health indicators (asthma rates, lead exposure) suggest some health concerns. Transit access is decent at 65.9, making commutes manageable.
Families likely travel by car or public transit; the neighborhood has moderate walkability but isn't particularly pedestrian-friendly given the area's spread-out nature.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 293 families responded (100% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Opportunity for academic growth and career exploration through technology and course material. Electives include Film and Media Production and Robotics. Robust academic program with high level math and science courses.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Victory Collegiate High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Victory Collegiate High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Canarsie.
- What grades does Victory Collegiate High School serve?
- Victory Collegiate High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Victory Collegiate High School?
- Victory Collegiate High School admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
- Is Victory Collegiate High School public, charter, or private?
- Victory Collegiate High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 18.
- What neighborhood is Victory Collegiate High School in?
- Victory Collegiate High School is in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
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