Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts (13K265) is a public school in District 13, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 101 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Fort Greene
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
101 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
Brooklyn, Fort Greene

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 62%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

Also worth knowing: Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 80%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 52% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

80%

English Regents pass rate

65%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

23%

Geometry Regents pass rate

4%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

0%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

29%

Global History Regents pass rate

34%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

55%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

31%

Physics Regents pass rate

13%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

14%

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts vs Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development

MeasureDr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the ArtsBenjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development
Enrollment (2025–26)101866
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)5.517.6
Family satisfaction (2026)97%91%
Principal trust (2026)99%94%
Teacher trust (2026)98%92%
Leadership (2026)98%94%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

Student body

Enrollment

101 students

9–12 · down 190 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

5.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

3%

was 5% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

89% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 89% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

39%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 71% Black, 0% multiracial, 55% female, 45% male.

Economic need index: 89% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
97%
Outreach
98%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
91%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

101 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Middle School
  • Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn
  • Address: 101 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA