Boys & Girls High School

1700 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11213 | (718) 467-1700
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 2,302
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3.5 out of 5 | 7 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 2,302 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Bernard Gassaway
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 2,302
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 115.9
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 1,430 (62.1%)
  • Females: 872 (37.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Boys & Girls High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian241.0%
Black2,07190.0%
Asian180.8%
Hispanic1717.4%
White180.8%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Boys & Girls High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade38216.6%
10th Grade39417.1%
11th Grade74532.4%
12th Grade42318.4%
Ungraded35815.6%
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
43.0%
District:
44.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
66.0%
District:
67.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
10.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 61-70%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
71.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
14.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
1.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
12.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
11.0%
District:
13.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
13.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
2.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
54.0%
District:
34.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
30.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
38.0%
District:
21.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.5

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3.5 out of 5 | 7 Reviews
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7 reviews for Boys & Girls High School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 16, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This is a real good school. Every school is going to have the class clowns and all but the opportunities this school gives the kids is overall. Only thing I don't agree with is not letting them have there phone in school
  • Reviewed by Student on October 04, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I got jumped there. got a detached retina and had laser treatment for my left eye. this a bad school. have fights constantly. please dont send your child hear if he isnt a gang menber doesnt sell drugs and has a meaningful life in this world.
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 07, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • AKITA ASHLEY,11TH GRADE
  • Reviewed by Student on August 16, 2009
  • Rating: 1 (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • this school has a poor environment and there is nonstop fighting and no respect anywhere in thatschool
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 05, 2009
  • Rating: 1 (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • A very bad school.Kids are always fighting

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