The East New York Arts and Civics High School

The East New York Arts and Civics High School (19K953) is a public school in District 19, East New York, Brooklyn, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 165 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: East New York
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

The East New York Arts and Civics High School
800 Van Siclen Ave
Brooklyn, East New York

School Quality

The one thing to remember

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

What the numbers say

  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 82%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Economic need is higher than at most district high schools (93% in 2025–26).

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

93%

trust their child's teachers

90%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 44% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

82%

English Regents pass rate

55%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

10%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

9%

Global History Regents pass rate

25%

The East New York Arts and Civics High School vs East New York Family Academy

MeasureThe East New York Arts and Civics High SchoolEast New York Family Academy
Enrollment (2025–26)165573
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.610.9
Family satisfaction (2026)90%94%
Principal trust (2026)96%96%
Teacher trust (2026)93%95%
Leadership (2026)96%97%
4-year graduation rate (2025)82%93%
Regents diploma rate (2025)62%31%
Distance between schools0.10 mi

The East New York Arts and Civics High School has higher Regents diploma rate (2025) than East New York Family Academy (62% vs 31%) and lower 4-year graduation rate (2025) (82% vs 93%).

Student body

Enrollment

165 students

9–12 · down 28 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

12.6

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

18%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

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

Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

35%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 4% White, 34% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 54% Black, 1% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: 93% — 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
96%
Disability support services
82%
Outreach
92%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
84%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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

Address

800 VAN SICLEN AVE

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: East New York, Brooklyn
  • Address: 800 Van Siclen Ave