MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

www.midwoodhighschool.org

3,657 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Midwood High School, located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is one of New York City’s most prestigious and historic public secondary institutions. Founded in 1940, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to fostering a competitive yet supportive intellectual environment. It operates as a large, comprehensive school that serves a diverse student body from across the borough, maintaining a reputation for excellence that consistently places it among the top schools in the city.

The school is perhaps best known for its highly competitive specialized programs, most notably its Science Research program, which has produced numerous national award winners and finalists in prestigious competitions like the Regenerant Science Talent Search. In addition to its emphasis on STEM, Midwood offers a robust Liberal Arts and Humanities curriculum, extensive Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic teams and vibrant arts programs. By balancing traditional academic intensity with a wide range of enrichment opportunities, Midwood High School remains a premier destination for students seeking a challenging college-preparatory experience.

3,657

Total Students

231.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	702
Hispanic	501
Black	736
Asian	1,579
Two or More	87
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	22

Asian
1,579 (43.2%)
Black
736 (20.1%)
White
702 (19.2%)
Hispanic
501 (13.7%)
Two or More
87 (2.4%)
American Indian
29 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
22 (0.6%)

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 #22
Phone:	(718)724-8500
Website:	http://www.midwoodhighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	231.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	212

* 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 9 879

Grade 10 927

Grade 11 932

Grade 12 919