Nelson Mandela High School
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #16 · Grades 9-12
1,020th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
Nelson Mandela High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Mandela High School 1,020th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 10% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2022 to 10th in 2025.
Nelson Mandela High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Nelson Mandela High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 144 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2014
| Group | Trend | 2014 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.4% | 72.2% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 11.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 10.4% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Nelson Mandela High School
Typical home value $1.12M in zip 11213 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Nelson Mandela High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Boys and Girls High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0 mi away1,045th of 1,137
ELA 44% · Math 17% - 1Research and Service High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #16 · 0 mi away1,125th of 1,137
ELA 27% · Math 13% - 1Academy for Health CareersNew York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away1,124th of 1,137
ELA 27% · Math 13% - 3Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech)New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.5 mi away831st of 1,137
ELA 48% · Math 44% - 6Unity Preparatory Charter School of BrooklynUnity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn · 0.7 mi away · charter565th of 1,137
ELA 62% · Math 57% - 8Eagle Academy for Young Men IINew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.8 mi away269th of 1,137
ELA 68% · Math 84% - 1Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (The)New York City Geographic District #16 · 0.9 mi away1,128th of 1,137
ELA 28% · Math 9% - 1Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter SchoolBrooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,120th of 1,137
ELA 28% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelson Mandela High School in?
Nelson Mandela High School is part of the New York City Geographic District #16 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Nelson Mandela High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Mandela High School 1,020th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Mandela High School?
Black 72%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 10%, American Indian 3% (144 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Mandela High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11213 is $1.12M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.