BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)
743 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Boerum Hill School for International Studies (BHS), located at 284 Baltic Street in Brooklyn, is a public secondary school serving grades 6–12 that emphasizes a globally focused, rigorous academic curriculum. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it distinguishes itself by offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). These frameworks are designed to foster critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and academic excellence, preparing students for the demands of university-level work while encouraging them to become active, responsible global citizens.
Beyond its core academics, the school is known for its diverse and inclusive environment, often leveraging its location in the vibrant Boerum Hill neighborhood to provide students with a range of extracurricular and community-based opportunities. The school prioritizes language acquisition and the development of a "global perspective," integrating these themes across various subjects. By balancing a structured IB curriculum with a supportive school culture, the Boerum Hill School for International Studies aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
Beyond its core academics, the school is known for its diverse and inclusive environment, often leveraging its location in the vibrant Boerum Hill neighborhood to provide students with a range of extracurricular and community-based opportunities. The school prioritizes language acquisition and the development of a "global perspective," integrating these themes across various subjects. By balancing a structured IB curriculum with a supportive school culture, the Boerum Hill School for International Studies aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
743
Total Students
65.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 270 |
| Hispanic | 207 |
| Black | 177 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More | 51 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White270 (36.4%)
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Hispanic207 (27.9%)
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Black177 (23.9%)
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Two or More51 (6.9%)
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Asian33 (4.4%)
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American Indian4 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15 |
| Phone: | (718)330-9390 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 743 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 65.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 362 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
116
Grade 7
126
Grade 8
153
Grade 9
94
Grade 10
87
Grade 11
95
Grade 12
72
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 116 |
| Grade 7 | 126 |
| Grade 8 | 153 |
| Grade 9 | 94 |
| Grade 10 | 87 |
| Grade 11 | 95 |
| Grade 12 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 378 | 50.9% |
| Male | 364 | 49% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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