Multicultural High School: admissions and school facts
Multicultural High School (DBN 19K583) is a New York City public high school in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Language criteria. Its average SAT is 682 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 75% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 682
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 75%
- College and career rate
- 26%
- Students
- 237
- Applicants per seat
- 1–2
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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.
Language criteriaL40A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
66 seats · 55 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Language criteriaL40B
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
24 seats · 58 applicants · 2 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents. Spanish-speaking families are welcome.
About the school
Our school is dedicated to helping English Language Learners (ELLs) develop their English proficiency. We believe that mastery of the English language is essential for college and work. Students are offered additional training in English as a New Language, technology, and other subjects during our extended-day program and on Saturdays. Classes are designed to prepare students to meet graduation requirements and the challenges of college and career. Supportive teachers will assist students as they meet their academic potential and become well-rounded, productive members of society. Newcomers are welcome.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (6): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture
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: My Sisters Keeper (MSK), My Brothers Keeper (MBK), Latinos in Action (LIA), Peer Group Connection (PGC), Music Club
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 81%
- Students with disabilities
- 3%
- Economic need index
- 94%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 0%
- Hispanic
- 98%
- White
- 0%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- 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
- 58%
- Supportive environment
- 62%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
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
- 8:20 AM – 3:00 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Multicultural High School?
Multicultural High School admits students through: Language criteria. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Multicultural High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 1 to 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Multicultural High School?
The average SAT was 682 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 Multicultural High School?
75% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 26% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Multicultural High 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