Brooklyn Lab School (19K639)

999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-235-3592
Email: ghenry3@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:05am - 02:25pm
Principal: Gerard Henry
School Website: https://www.brooklynlabschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K639/
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Subway: J, Z to Elderts Lane-75th St
Bus: B13, Q56
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Program Details
Engineering and Science (L46A)
Engineering

Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering, and Architecture are part of our learning from career-focused curricula and working on collaborative projects where students gain critical career knowledge through a series of work based learning activities both inside and outside the classroom. This includes internships, resume building, Mock interviews, and working with community CBOs.

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) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
419
394
354
    Grade 12 Students
97
99
90
    Grade 11 Students
96
70
94
    Grade 10 Students
84
98
77
    Grade 9 Students
142
127
93
Avg. Class Size
26.3
26.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
10 / 75 / 3
33 / 78 / 10
19 / 31 / 5
Attendance %
87%
85%
Graduation %
99%
98%
99%
College %
62%
61%
50%
Engineering and Science (L46A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
119 / 83 (1.43)
33 / 19 (1.74)

Offers
All accepted
109 / 83 (1.31)
26 / 19 (1.37)

Offers - Waitlist
81 / 83 (0.98)
20 / 19 (1.05)

Offers
About the School

We believe at BLS that students achieve optimal learning outcomes when they can effectively apply their knowledge to real-life situations and challenges. When students are provided with opportunities to access learning materials and transfer their knowledge to relevant contexts, it becomes clear that genuine learning has occurred. As a learning community, we embrace the responsibility of empowering and educating our students to become active participants in the political, social, and economic spheres of the 21st century. Our nurturing environment is dedicated to cultivating compassionate young individuals who possess the intellectual curiosity necessary for success in our interconnected global economy.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 96%

Academic Highlights: Long Island University Smart Scholars Program, National Education Equity Lab to provide College-in-High School courses, Vaughn College: Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operator and earn 11 Vaughn College credits, AP Courses Available, Co-Op Tech: Vocational Opportunities

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Extended Day, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Pre-Calculus, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf
Other Sports
Basketball, Dance, Yoga
Clubs
After School Tutoring, Anime Club, Art, College Trips, First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, Future of Tomorrow (FOT), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), Lifeguard Certification, Music Club, My Brother's Keeper (MBK), My Sisters Keeper (MSK), Peer Leaders, Restorative Circles, SAT Prep, Student Government, Swimming Club, SYEP, Video Game Club, Weight Training
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Visual Arts
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.14%
Academic Engagement 
  67.54%
Safety 
  73.63%
Bully Prevention 
  63.88%
Inclusivity 
  88.60%
Mental Support 
  76.44%
Environment 
  68.25%
Post-School Support 
  84.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.80%
School Satisfaction 
  89.33%
Student Behavior 
  74.63%
Student Support 
  92.86%
School Leadership 
  87.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.33%
Instructional Development 
  87.74%
Post-School Support 
  97.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.11%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  77.89%
School Leadership 
  93.88%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  89.33%

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. %
  99.00%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  45
Impact Score
  0.51
Performance Score
  0.55
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  52.60%
SAT Math
  407
SAT R/W
  418
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.10%
4-Year College 41.00%
Unknown 37.90%

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 62.50%
Female 37.50%
English Language Learners:
  16.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  87.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 10.30%
Black 20.50%
Hispanic 65.60%
White 1.40%
Other 2.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 37.00%
Hispanic 25.90%
White 29.60%
Other 7.50%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  16.20%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.47
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  95
IEP Support 
  89.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services60 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (12%)
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

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents English
  45
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  55
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
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