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Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)

Brooklyn, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

455 tested · 90% of students

61% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 42% did.

  • Level 425%
  • Level 336%
  • Level 224%
  • Level 116%

Math

485 tested · 96% of students

76% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 60% did.

  • Level 433%
  • Level 343%
  • Level 216%
  • Level 17%

Science

152 tested · 94% of students

51% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 32% did.

  • Level 43%
  • Level 348%
  • Level 243%
  • Level 16%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled9631,059
Harassment, bullying, discrimination218
Cyberbullying01
Other threats02

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate92%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers78%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

3-K - School Day

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

15

Kindergarten (22K197)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

148

Seats

150

Kindergarten District Gifted & Talented (22K197)

District G&TAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

106

Seats

25

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.CAREFUL BUSLORINDA ENTERPRISES, LTD.PRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,058 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino9.9%
x
White54.4%
x
Black or African American6.3%
x
Asian27.0%
x
Two or More Races1.8%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Languages11

Albanian, Chinese, Georgian, Haitian Creole,

Arts3

Art Class, Dance Class, Music Class

Clubs and Activities2

Free After School, Free Workshops For Families

Public school directory

NCES ID 360015302669

District
New York City Geographic District #22
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,058 students
Teachers (FTE)
75

Sources