Khalil Gibran International Academy (15K592)

362 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-237-2502
Email: imoussa@khalilgibran.org
Hours: 08:20am - 02:39pm
Principal: Amanda Hunter
School Website: https://khalilgibranhs.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/43228
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/15K592/HS/
Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins St; A to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; B, D, N, Q, R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr; C to Lafayette Av; G to Fulton St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B63, B65, B67
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About

Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) is a small International Baccalaureate (IB) school that offers students the opportunity to be known well. We embrace and celebrate the many cultures of our students and their families through monthly community celebrations and workshops. In the Fall of 2024, we will transition to a state-of-the-art facility with a new gymnasium, science lab, and outdoor terrace. We are guided by Community, Care, Rigor, and Relevance in all areas of our school. We provide opportunities to study Arabic or French language 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.

Academic Highlights: Computer Science, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Advisory

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Internships

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Arabic

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (International Baccalaureate), IB Chemistry HL, IB Dance HL, IB English HL, IB French HL, IB History SL, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation HL, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL, IB Mathematics SL, IB Theory of Knowledge, Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (International Baccalaureate)
Languages Offered
Arabic
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Arabic
Girls PSAL Sports
Indoor Track
Activities
Student Government, Yearbook, ROSE Women's Leadership Program
Programs
Liberal Arts Track(L61A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Khalil Gibran International Academy's (KGIA) offers a teaching and learning environment where all students develop, maintain, and graduate as life-long learners with a deep understanding of different cultural perspectives, a love of learning and a desire for academic authenticity. We promote holistic student development by supporting learners to grow socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. The heart of our curriculum focuses on academically-rigorous, standards-based instruction.

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
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.

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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
135
140
    Grade 12 Students
18
30
    Grade 11 Students
36
29
    Grade 10 Students
44
39
    Grade 9 Students
37
42
Avg. Class Size
18.9
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 11
<5 / 0
Attendance %
88%
86%
Graduation %
80%
81%
College %
42%
51%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
85 (14) / 81
0
82 / 81
21
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) (L61B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

6 / 24 (0.25)
3 / 6 (0.50)
Offers - Waitlist
Liberal Arts Track (L61A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

4 / 42 (0.10)
1 / 9 (0.11)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 89% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.43%
Academic Engagement 
  70.42%
Safety 
  78.78%
Bully Prevention 
  72.00%
Inclusivity 
  88.20%
Mental Support 
  78.50%
Environment 
  69.82%
Post-School Support 
  82.44%
Teacher Responses - 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.67%
School Satisfaction 
  87.00%
Student Behavior 
  75.89%
Student Support 
  93.07%
School Leadership 
  93.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.80%
Instructional Development 
  89.24%
Post-School Support 
  96.88%
Family Responses - 88% responded
Education 
  94.38%
Teacher Support 
  92.00%
Safety 
  99.00%
School Community 
  91.67%
School Leadership 
  97.82%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  84.60%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  37
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  31
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  38.50%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  396
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  394
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.20%
4-Year College 26.10%
Unknown 51.70%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 65.90%
Female 34.10%
English Language Learners:
  48.10%
Students with IEPs:
  15.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 17.80%
Black 26.70%
Hispanic 23.00%
White 28.10%
Other 4.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 64.70%
Other 35.30%
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