C+
Average
66/100

Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 521 WEST AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 92% · Math 92% proficient · 60th percentile in New York
Graduation
C+
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
589
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%60/100reading 56th percentile, math 63rd percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%38/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency92% (+36 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency92% (+35 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−7 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%98%reading +15 pts, math +15 pts71st percentile (list)
Black—90%math +18 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic90%90%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts67th percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income87%92%reading +11 pts, math +19 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 521 WEST AVE
City Brooklyn
ZIP Code 11224
District 3600152
NCES School ID 360015205826
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11224

Understanding the community around Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,467
Per Capita Income $27,382
Poverty Rate 21.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $500,700
Median Rent $925
Owner-Occupied 30.0%
Renter-Occupied 70.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.8%
Hispanic/Latino 20.9%
Asian 13.1%
Black 9.3%
Two or More Races 2.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 589
Teachers (FTE) 46.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies has 589 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies serve?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies receive per student?
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies in 11224 ▼
Avg Home Value
$563,168
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,355
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
70.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026