KHALIL GIBRAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

382 SCHERMERHORN ST 6TH FL
BROOKLYN, NY 11217

www.khalilgibranhs.org

106 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) is a public secondary school located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2007, the school is perhaps best known for its unique mission to promote global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding. While it initially drew national attention for its focus on Arabic language instruction and Middle Eastern culture, it operates as a diverse, inclusive community that welcomes students from a wide range of linguistic and ethnic backgrounds.

The academy provides a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, technology integration, and student-centered inquiry. As a school dedicated to preparing students for a globalized society, KGIA encourages proficiency in multiple languages and fosters a curriculum centered on social justice and international perspectives. By focusing on critical thinking and community engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are capable of navigating and contributing to a complex, interconnected world.

106

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KHALIL GIBRAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	20
Black	31
Asian	21
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Black
31 (29.2%)
White
28 (26.4%)
Asian
21 (19.8%)
Hispanic
20 (18.9%)
Two or More
4 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (1.9%)

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)237-2502
Website:	http://www.khalilgibranhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 19