NEW UTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL

www.newutrechthighschoolnyc.com

3,236 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Utrecht High School, located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a large, historic public secondary school with a rich tradition dating back to its founding in the early 20th century. Known for its distinct architectural presence and expansive campus, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the multicultural fabric of its surrounding community. New Utrecht offers a wide range of academic programs, including honors courses and career-focused pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering numerous extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic teams, student government, and various cultural clubs. By fostering a supportive learning environment, New Utrecht High School aims to cultivate student engagement and academic success, maintaining a long-standing commitment to serving the families of Brooklyn through public education.

3,236

Total Students

209.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW UTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	623
Hispanic	1,167
Black	64
Asian	1,315
Two or More	47
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	10

Asian
1,315 (40.6%)
Hispanic
1,167 (36.1%)
White
623 (19.3%)
Black
64 (2.0%)
Two or More
47 (1.5%)
American Indian
10 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.3%)

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 #20
Phone:	(718)232-2500
Website:	http://www.newutrechthighschoolnyc.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	209.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,523
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	148

* 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 1,036

Grade 10 872

Grade 11 668

Grade 12 654

Ungraded 6