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.
743
Total Students
65.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White270
Hispanic207
Black177
Asian33
Two or More51
American Indian4
  • White
    270 (36.4%)
  • Hispanic
    207 (27.9%)
  • Black
    177 (23.9%)
  • Two or More
    51 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    33 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)
Grade Student Count
Grade 6116
Grade 7126
Grade 8153
Grade 994
Grade 1087
Grade 1195
Grade 1272
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOERUM HILL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37850.9%
Male36449%
Not Specified10.1%
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