Brooklyn Studio Secondary School (21K690)

8310 21St Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-266-5032
Email: info@mybrooklynstudio.com
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
Principal: Andrea Ciliotta
School Website: https://mybrooklynstudio.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K690/
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Subway: D to 20th Av
Bus: B1, B4, B6, B64, B8, B82, B82-SBS
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Program Details
Instrumental Music (K90H)
Performing Arts

Small group instruction on band instruments. Participation in concert bands. Electives in Music Theory, Music History, Sight-Singing. Preparation for outside performances. Evaluations of solo and ensemble work.

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) 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
528
543
574
    Grade 12 Students
107
143
126
    Grade 11 Students
142
121
168
    Grade 10 Students
133
135
137
    Grade 9 Students
146
144
143
Avg. Class Size
23.8
23.9
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 97
0 / 74
Attendance %
91%
91%
Graduation %
88%
92%
86%
College %
70%
64%
69%
Instrumental Music (K90H)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
72 / 41 (1.76)
26 / 9 (2.89)

Offers
75 / 41 (1.83)
27 / 9 (3.00)

Offers - Waitlist

49 / 41 (1.20)
17 / 9 (1.89)

Offers


About the School

Brooklyn Studio Secondary School believes that all students are capable of being strategic learners, and "learn how to learn". At Studio, our motto is that we L.E.A.D. with P.R.I.D.E. Our school community works tirelessly to achieve this through a curriculum that challenges and supports all of our students through individualized learning. Although considered a small school, we pride ourselves on offering programs comparable to a large school. Our students have the opportunity to take numerous electives, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, courses affiliated with St. Francis College and CUNY College Now. Additionally, students can participate in extracurricular activities including clubs, performance ensembles, and athletic teams.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Commercial Art

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced Placement), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Softball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Boxing
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, MBK/MSK, Muslim Association Club, Student Government and Consultative Council, Yearbook
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
Academic Engagement 
  62.77%
Safety 
  74.25%
Bully Prevention 
  57.00%
Inclusivity 
  80.00%
Mental Support 
  64.78%
Environment 
  59.63%
Post-School Support 
  77.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  57.80%
School Satisfaction 
  64.33%
Student Behavior 
  41.88%
Student Support 
  82.86%
School Leadership 
  51.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  79.33%
Instructional Development 
  81.65%
Post-School Support 
  84.17%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.56%
Teacher Support 
  88.29%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  77.78%
School Leadership 
  92.88%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  96.33%

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. %
  88.00%
CC Regents
  61
Non-CC Regents
  59
Impact Score
  0.46
Performance Score
  0.61
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  54.50%
SAT Math
  456
SAT R/W
  469
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.80%
4-Year College 44.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.70%
Unknown 29.80%

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 53.90%
Female 46.10%
English Language Learners:
  22.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  83.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 16.00%
Black 2.70%
Hispanic 38.60%
White 41.80%
Other 0.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 9.10%
Hispanic 9.10%
White 75.80%
Other 6.00%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  19.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  10.90%
Students with SC
  1.50%
Has all programs
  62.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.13
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  63
IEP Support 
  96.33%
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