Highland Park Community School

Highland Park Community School (19K760) is a public school in District 19, Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, serving grades 6–8. In 2025, 49% of tested students were proficient in ELA and 51% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 219 students in 2024–25 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Cypress Hills
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

Highland Park Community School
528 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208, USA
Brooklyn, Cypress Hills

What the numbers say

2025 ELA proficiency is 49%, higher than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need. 2025 Math proficiency is 51%, higher than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need. Family satisfaction is 97%, higher than most middle schools in the district and citywide.

School Quality

At a glance

Grades served
6–8
Enrollment (2024–25)
219
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)
11.0

Test results

YearSubjectProficientStudents tested
2025ELA49%211
2025Math51%218
2024ELA45%228
2024Math44%234
2023ELA42%253
2023Math36%257
2022ELA43%267
2022Math15%274
2019ELA31%323
2019Math19%329
2018ELA30%295
2018Math15%309

Proficiency means Level 3 or above.

Families and climate (2025)

Family satisfaction
97%
Principal trust
97%
Teacher trust
98%
Leadership
97%
IEP services
96%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
93%
Survey response rate
77%

Students

Poverty
93%
Economic need index
90%
Students with disabilities
17%
English language learners
16%
Asian
4%
Black
7%
Hispanic
84%
White
2%
Multiracial
0%
Female
49%
Male
51%

Demographic snapshot

Enrollment (2024–25)
219
English language learners (2024–25)
16%
Students with disabilities (2024–25)
17%
Poverty (2024–25)
93%
Economic Need Index (2024–25)
0.90
English language learners (2022–23)
21%

How to apply

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

NYC DOE · 2024–25

School zone

Highland Park Community School vs I.S. 171 - Abraham Lincoln Middle School

MeasureHighland Park Community SchoolI.S. 171 - Abraham Lincoln Middle School
2025 ELA proficient49% (+4 pp vs 2024)42% (+6 pp vs 2024)
Enrollment (2024–25)219282
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.010.3
Family satisfaction97%91%
Principal trust97%94%
Teacher trust98%94%
Leadership97%94%
Distance between schools0.00 mi

Highland Park Community School has higher ELA proficiency than I.S. 171 - Abraham Lincoln Middle School (49% vs 42%) and higher family satisfaction (97% vs 91%).

Nearby schools

SchoolELAMathClass sizeDistance
I.S. 171 - Abraham Lincoln Middle School42%Not reported by DOE (privacy)Not reported by DOE (privacy)0.0 mi
M.S. 93542%35%Not reported by DOE (privacy)0.5 mi
Liberty Avenue Middle School38%43%Not reported by DOE (privacy)1.0 mi
Vista Academy44%62%Not reported by DOE (privacy)1.0 mi
P.S. 089 Cypress Hills21%34%19.61.1 mi
J.H.S. 218 James P. Sinnott31%30%Not reported by DOE (privacy)1.1 mi
East New York Middle School of Excellence - Sco Family of Services29%17%Not reported by DOE (privacy)1.2 mi
J.H.S. 292 Margaret S. Douglas41%34%Not reported by DOE (privacy)1.6 mi

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Which grades does this school serve?

6–8

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

What was the 2025 ELA proficiency?

49%

What was the 2025 Math proficiency?

51%

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Location: Cypress Hills, Brooklyn
  • Address: 528 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208, USA