Khalil Gibran International Academy (15K592)

362 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-237-2502
Hours: 8:29am - 2:50pm
School Website: https://khalilgibranhs.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K592/
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School Leader: Amanda Hunter (ahunter3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Irene Moussa (imoussa@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nicole Nicolas (nnicolas@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Patricia Gonzalez (pgonzalez4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kenneth Reed (kreed13@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Patricia Gonzalez (pgonzalez4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) is a small school in Downtown Brooklyn that focuses on building community through the Humanities. We are guided by Community, Care, Rigor, and Relevance in all areas of our school. KGIA offers students the opportunity to be known well as individuals and a supportive academic environment for all learners. We embrace and celebrate the many cultures of our students and their families through monthly community celebrations and workshops. Our school campus is a state-of-the-art facility with a regulation size gymnasium, science lab, and outdoor terrace. We provide opportunities to study Arabic and French languages and explore careers that require bilingual and multicultural skills. In developing these skills, students will be well-prepared for college, careers, and positions as civic leaders in their community. Our students graduate with an understanding of different cultural perspectives, a love of learning, and a desire for excellence. We are committed to providing a rigorous education where students can reach their full potential and become influential leaders in the world.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Academic Highlights: Computer Science, Advisory, After School Tutoring, College Now Courses Available, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Free After School, Internships, Online Grading System

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (International Baccalaureate), IB Chemistry HL, IB English HL, IB French HL, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL, Math (International Baccalaureate), World Languages (International Baccalaureate)
Languages Offered
Arabic, French
Diploma Endorsements
International Baccalaureate
Girls PSAL Sports
Indoor Track
PSAL Team
Khalil Gibran International Academy
Other Sports
Basketball, Dance, Fitness, Volleyball
Art
Khalil Gibran International Academy's Art Program is centered around Dance. We have a dedicated Dance teacher who provides beginner, intermediate and advanced dance coursework. Throughout their four years at our school, students will have the opportunity to take coursework in Dance History, Choreography and Movement. In addition, we offer visual arts courses in Folk Art and photography, as well as a playwriting course in theater.
Program Details
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)(L61B)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Science & Math

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. KGIA works with the IBO to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment and encourages students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. The heart of our curriculum focuses on academically-rigorous, standards-based, data-driven, universal design that prepares students for higher education and fulfilling college experience and careers. KGIA is dedicated to providing a diverse, supportive, student-centered, and collaborative learning environment where students embody the 10 IB learner profiles and become Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Balanced, Reflective, Risk-Takers. Our current IB course offerings include, English Language and Literature, French ab Initio, Arabic, History of the Americas, Chemistry, Sports, Exercise and Health Science, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations and Dance.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:6 / 24 (0.25)6 / 25 (0.24)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 6 (0.50)1 / 5 (0.20)
Rank Avg:
Offers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
109
116
135
    Grade 12 Students
23
31
18
    Grade 11 Students
24
25
36
    Grade 10 Students
28
31
44
    Grade 9 Students
34
29
37
Avg. Class Size
18.7
16.0
18.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
8.8
7.8
8.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
10 / 0 / 5
14 / 41 / 14
<5 / 11 / 11
Attendance %
83%
88%
Graduation %
78%
80%
College %
48%
42%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
101 (19) / 81
0
85 (14) / 81
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.33%
Academic Engagement 
  64.00%
Safety 
  68.13%
Bully Prevention 
  57.00%
Inclusivity 
  72.82%
Mental Support 
  70.50%
Environment 
  62.36%
Post-School Support 
  73.30%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.50%
School Satisfaction 
  98.25%
Student Behavior 
  79.33%
Student Support 
  95.60%
School Leadership 
  98.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.80%
Instructional Development 
  92.94%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
Family Responses 86% responded
Education 
  92.00%
Teacher Support 
  88.00%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  68.25%
School Leadership 
  91.50%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  78.90%
CC Regents
  48
Non-CC Regents
  53
Impact Score
  0.24
Performance Score
  0.26
College Aptitude
CCR
  39.80%
SAT Math
  434
SAT R/W
  403
Postsecondary
2-Year College 34.60%
4-Year College 19.20%
Unknown 46.20%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 69.70%
Female 30.30%
English Language Learners:
  48.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 19.30%
Black 28.40%
Hispanic 19.30%
White 27.50%
Other 5.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 33.30%
White 66.70%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.90%
Students with ICT
  13.80%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services19 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy17 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  44
Regents Gl. Hist.
  51
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  57.9
ELL Progress
  66
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