Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences: admissions and school facts
Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences (DBN 22K535) is a New York City public high school in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 1147 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 97% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 1147
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 97%
- College and career rate
- 89%
- Students
- 1017
- Applicants per seat
- 7–9
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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.
ScreenedK76A
Focus: Science & Math
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
207 seats · 1893 applicants · 9 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesK76U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
4 seats · 27 applicants · 7 per seat
About the school
Our school shares a campus with Kingsborough Community College. All students study math and science each year and three years of of a World Language as a high school student. Additionally, all 9th and 10th grade students are required to take computer science courses. We offer a variety of Advanced Placement classes along with College Now Classes available for tenth and eleventh grade students and required College Now for all seniors. Our school is part of the Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Students are admitted in rank order by zip code. There are no priority zip codes for our school.
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, Spanish
AP courses (18): Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling
Co-ed: Golf
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 49%
- English language learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 56%
- Asian
- 25%
- Black
- 20%
- Hispanic
- 14%
- White
- 37%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 82%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 42%
- Family and community ties
- 79%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1830 Shore Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11235
- Neighborhood
- Manhattan Beach
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 2:29 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences admits students through: Screened, 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 Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 7 to 9 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
The average SAT was 1147 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 Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
97% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 89% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences and how do you get there?
The school is at 1830 Shore Boulevard, Brooklyn.
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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