Brooklyn Lab School: admissions and school facts
Brooklyn Lab School (DBN 19K639) is a New York City public high school in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 858 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 858
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 58%
- Students
- 452
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)L46A
Focus: Engineering
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
83 seats · 119 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
We believe at BLS that students achieve optimal learning outcomes when they can effectively apply their knowledge to real-life situations and challenges. When students are provided with opportunities to access learning materials and transfer their knowledge to relevant contexts, it becomes clear that genuine learning has occurred. As a learning community, we embrace the responsibility of empowering and educating our students to become active participants in the political, social, and economic spheres of the 21st century. Our nurturing environment is dedicated to cultivating compassionate young individuals who possess the intellectual curiosity necessary for success in our interconnected global economy.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (4): Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, Pre-Calculus
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed: Cricket, Golf
Clubs: After School Tutoring, Art, College Trips, My Brother's Keeper (MBK), My Sisters Keeper (MSK), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, Future of Tomorrow (FOT), Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), Lifeguard Certification, Paid Internships and After School Work Opportunities, SYEP, Peer Leaders, Restorative Circles, SAT Prep, Student Government, Weight Training, Swimming Club, Video Game Club, Anime Club, Music Club
Students
- Girls
- 34%
- English language learners
- 12%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Economic need index
- 87%
- Asian
- 12%
- Black
- 20%
- Hispanic
- 63%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 2%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 55%
- Supportive environment
- 61%
- Family and community ties
- 79%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
- Neighborhood
- Cypress Hills
- Subway
- J, Z to Elderts Lane-75th St
- Bus
- B13, Q56
- School hours
- 8:05 AM – 2:25 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Brooklyn Lab School?
Brooklyn Lab School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Brooklyn Lab School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Brooklyn Lab School?
The average SAT was 858 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Brooklyn Lab School?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 58% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Brooklyn Lab School and how do you get there?
The school is at 999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: J, Z to Elderts Lane-75th St. Bus: B13, Q56.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are