Boerum Hill School for International Studies, The (15K497)

284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-330-9390
Email: sschmoeger@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 09:00am - 03:20pm
Principal: Samantha Schmoeger
School Website: https://www.bhsbk.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K497/
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Subway: A, C to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; F, G to Bergen St
Bus: B103, B41, B45, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67
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Program Details
International Baccalaureate (K21A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

All students experience IB coursework that emphasize problem-solving and collaboration through project-based learning. Students complete capstone projects: Personal Project, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service Learning project, and IB Internal Assessments. Students meet in advisory groups for social-emotional and academic support, and community building.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
349
362
360
    Grade 12 Students
73
82
90
    Grade 11 Students
80
80
87
    Grade 10 Students
100
86
82
    Grade 9 Students
96
114
101
Avg. Class Size
23.9
25.8
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 33
0 / 39
Attendance %
89%
86%
Graduation %
87%
90%
92%
College %
68%
62%
67%
International Baccalaureate (K21A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
123 / 102 (1.21)
32 / 23 (1.39)

Offers
All accepted
133 / 61 (2.18)
26 / 14 (1.86)

Offers - Waitlist
121 / 61 (1.98)
25 / 14 (1.79)

Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

The Boerum Hill School for International Studies is an authorized International Baccalaureate authorized school with the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP). As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we are committed to the IB mission of developing international-minded students who are empowered to take risks and develop innovative solutions that create a better and more peaceful world. A large part of our work as a school is working to ensure all students receive diverse experiences through the IB framework. We provide a well rounded education grounded in global citizenship, social justice and interdisciplinary learning. You will find BHS to be a warm, intellectually rich, creative and passionate community which centers equity and student voice.

School Budget: View financial budget

Academic Highlights: Visual Arts & Performing Arts: Dance, Theater, Visual Art and Design, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, CTE program(s): Culinary Arts

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), IB Chemistry HL, IB Dance HL, IB Dance SL, IB English HL, IB French ab initio, IB French HL, IB History HL, IB History SL, IB Mathematical Studies SL, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation HL, IB Mathematics HL, IB Spanish HL, IB Theater HL, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Visual Arts HL, IB Visual Arts SL, Other (International Baccalaureate), Science (International Baccalaureate), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Fitness, Running, Table Tennis
Clubs
Art Studio, Community Service, Dance, Equity Team, Female Empowerment, Film Club, Fitness, Gamerz Den, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Improv Theater, Lit Magazine, Musical Theater, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutoring, Running Club, Student Activities Committee, Student Government, Yearbook
Art Disciplines
Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (3 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Dance Performances (3 per year), Theatre Performances (2 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.71%
Academic Engagement 
  61.08%
Safety 
  76.00%
Bully Prevention 
  59.50%
Inclusivity 
  85.10%
Mental Support 
  65.22%
Environment 
  63.63%
Post-School Support 
  61.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  60.60%
School Satisfaction 
  65.50%
Student Behavior 
  55.88%
Student Support 
  80.52%
School Leadership 
  45.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  81.33%
Instructional Development 
  83.52%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
Family Responses
Education 
  78.89%
Teacher Support 
  73.57%
Safety 
  85.67%
School Community 
  72.00%
School Leadership 
  74.63%
Post-School Support 
  71.00%
IEP Support 
  76.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  86.70%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.46
Performance Score
  0.55
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  68.10%
SAT Math
  472
SAT R/W
  497
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.40%
4-Year College 49.90%
Public Service 1.10%
Vocational Program 2.20%
Unknown 32.40%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 49.05%
Female 50.65%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  5.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  46.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.50%
Black 23.00%
Hispanic 28.00%
White 39.10%
Other 6.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 16.20%
Hispanic 13.20%
White 55.90%
Other 14.70%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  16.30%
Students with SC
  0.60%
Has all programs
  88.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.47
Regents English
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  54
IEP Support 
  76.67%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services143 (95%)7 (5%)0 (0%)
SETSS6 (86%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy13 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy72 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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