Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
512th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
521 WEST AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718)265-0329NCES ID 360015205826Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies 512th 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 55% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2022 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 53.8% | ▲ 15.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.8% | 20.9% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 12.1% | 13.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 22.3% | 9.3% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $556K in zip 11224 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
- #667Abraham Lincoln High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.2 mi away667th of 1,137
ELA 73% = · Math 34% ▼16Compare - #801William E Grady Career and Technical Education High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.5 mi away801st of 1,137
ELA 62% ▼11 · Math 33% ▼17Compare - #674John Dewey High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.6 mi away674th of 1,137
ELA 64% ▼9 · Math 43% ▼7Compare - #1092Liberation Diploma PlusNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.8 mi away1,092nd of 1,137
ELA 33% ▼40 · Math 17% ▼33Compare - #1015High School of Sports ManagementNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away1,015th of 1,137
ELA 36% ▼37 · Math 31% ▼19Compare - #659Kingsborough Early College SchoolNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away659th of 1,137
ELA 56% ▼17 · Math 53% ▲3Compare - #657Life Academy High School for Film and MusicNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away657th of 1,137
ELA 49% ▼24 · Math 60% ▲10Compare - #126Leaders High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away126th of 1,137
ELA 85% ▲12Compare
What school district is Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies in?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies 512th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
White 54%, Hispanic 21%, Asian 13%, Black 9% (589 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11224 is $556K 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.