Brooklyn Studio Secondary School: admissions and school facts
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School (DBN 21K690) is a New York City public high school in Bensonhurst West, Brooklyn with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 886 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 83% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 886
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 83%
- College and career rate
- 69%
- Students
- 860
- Applicants per seat
- 2–6
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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.)K90H
Focus: Performing Arts
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.
41 seats · 72 applicants · 2 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K90J
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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.
41 seats · 171 applicants · 4 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesK90U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
2 seats · 11 applicants · 6 per seat
About the school
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School believes that all students are capable of being strategic learners, and "learn how to learn". At Studio, our motto is that we L.E.A.D. with P.R.I.D.E. Our school community works tirelessly to achieve this through a curriculum that challenges and supports all of our students through individualized learning. Although considered a small school, we pride ourselves on offering programs comparable to a large school. Our students have the opportunity to take numerous electives, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, courses affiliated with St. Francis College and CUNY College Now. Additionally, students can participate in extracurricular activities including clubs, performance ensembles, and athletic teams.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (11): Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, Pre-Calculus, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Softball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer
Clubs: MBK/MSK, Green Team, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Muslim Association Club, Student Government and Consultative Council, Yearbook
Students
- Girls
- 45%
- English language learners
- 20%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Economic need index
- 86%
- Asian
- 16%
- Black
- 3%
- Hispanic
- 40%
- White
- 39%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 75%
- Rigorous instruction
- 47%
- Supportive environment
- 53%
- Family and community ties
- 80%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 8310 21St Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
- Neighborhood
- Bensonhurst West
- Subway
- D to 20th Av
- Bus
- B1, B4, B6, B64, B8, B82, B82-SBS
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 2 to 6 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Brooklyn Studio Secondary School?
The average SAT was 886 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 Studio Secondary School?
83% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 69% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Brooklyn Studio Secondary School and how do you get there?
The school is at 8310 21St Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: D to 20th Av. Bus: B1, B4, B6, B64, B8, B82, B82-SBS.
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