The Brooklyn Latin School: admissions and school facts
The Brooklyn Latin School (DBN 14K449) is a New York City public high school in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: SHSAT test. Its average SAT is 1362 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 100% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- SHSAT cutoff 2026
- 495
- Average SAT
- 1362
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 100%
- College and career rate
- 86%
- Students
- 769
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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.
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Admission is by SHSAT score only. All test takers are ranked by score, and seats are offered from the top down based on the schools you listed.
Seats and applicants are not published for this program.
Lowest qualifying SHSAT score for 2026 admissions: 495 (published by the DOE; it changes every year). SHSAT guide
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents who take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
About the school
Modeled after the prestigious Boston Latin school and founded in 2006, The Brooklyn Latin School provides a liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on the Classics and Latin language instruction. Early instruction emphasizes the acquisition of core knowledge of the key academic disciplines which students use as a foundation for deeper exploration in the upper grades. Widely regarded around the world as the most rigorous and comprehensive course of study at the high school level, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is integral to our curriculum. In all classes, students experience a strong and consistent emphasis on analytical thinking, structured writing, and public speaking, preparing them for the challenges of college work.
Courses and languages
Languages: Greek, Latin, Spanish
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Students
- Girls
- 44%
- English language learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities
- 3%
- Economic need index
- 49%
- Asian
- 50%
- Black
- 9%
- Hispanic
- 11%
- White
- 20%
- Multi-racial
- 3%
- 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
- 90%
- Rigorous instruction
- 79%
- Supportive environment
- 60%
- Family and community ties
- 80%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
- Neighborhood
- East Williamsburg
- Subway
- L to Grand St (0.2 mi); L to Montrose Av (0.3 mi); L to Graham Av (0.3 mi)
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 2:39 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The Brooklyn Latin School?
The Brooklyn Latin School admits students through: SHSAT test. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
What SHSAT score do you need for The Brooklyn Latin School?
The lowest qualifying score for 2026 admissions was 495, as published by the DOE. The score is the only criterion, and the cutoff changes every year.
What is the average SAT at The Brooklyn Latin School?
The average SAT was 1362 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 The Brooklyn Latin School?
100% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 86% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The Brooklyn Latin School and how do you get there?
The school is at 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: L to Grand St (0.2 mi); L to Montrose Av (0.3 mi); L to Graham Av (0.3 mi).
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