BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & THEATER

www.bkmusicntheatre.com

202 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Brooklyn School for Music & Theater (BSMT), located at 883 Classon Avenue in the Crown Heights neighborhood, is a specialized public high school dedicated to integrating rigorous academic study with intensive arts training. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is designed for students who have a strong passion for the performing arts, offering a supportive environment where creativity and intellectual curiosity are equally prioritized.

The school’s curriculum is anchored in a conservatory-style approach to music and theater, allowing students to develop their artistic craft alongside their core high school requirements. Beyond the classroom, BSMT is known for fostering a tight-knit community culture, often leveraging its location in Brooklyn to provide students with exposure to the city’s vibrant cultural institutions. By focusing on both artistic discipline and academic college readiness, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and professional careers, whether they choose to pursue the arts or other fields.

202

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & THEATER
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	40
Black	149
Asian	1
American Indian	6

Black
149 (73.8%)
Hispanic
40 (19.8%)
White
6 (3.0%)
American Indian
6 (3.0%)
Asian
1 (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 #17
Phone:	(718)230-6250
Website:	http://www.bkmusicntheatre.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
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 52

Grade 10 58

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 46

Ungraded 1