Khalil Gibran International Academy (15K592)

362 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-237-2502
Hours: 08:29am - 02:50pm
School Website: https://khalilgibranhs.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K592/
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School Leader: Amanda Hunter (ahunter3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Irene Moussa (imoussa@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nicole Nicolas (nnicolas@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Patricia Gonzalez (pgonzalez4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kenneth Reed (kreed13@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Patricia Gonzalez (pgonzalez4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) is a small school in Downtown Brooklyn that focuses on building community through the Humanities. We are guided by Community, Care, Rigor, and Relevance in all areas of our school. KGIA offers students the opportunity to be known well as individuals and a supportive academic environment for all learners. We embrace and celebrate the many cultures of our students and their families through monthly community celebrations and workshops. Our school campus is a state-of-the-art facility with a regulation size gymnasium, science lab, and outdoor terrace. We provide opportunities to study Arabic and French languages and explore careers that require bilingual and multicultural skills. In developing these skills, students will be well-prepared for college, careers, and positions as civic leaders in their community. Our students graduate with an understanding of different cultural perspectives, a love of learning, and a desire for excellence. We are committed to providing a rigorous education where students can reach their full potential and become influential leaders in the world.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Academic Highlights: Computer Science, Advisory, After School Tutoring, College Now Courses Available, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Free After School, Internships, Online Grading System

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (International Baccalaureate), IB Chemistry HL, IB English HL, IB French HL, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL, Math (International Baccalaureate), World Languages (International Baccalaureate)
Languages Offered
Arabic, French
Diploma Endorsements
International Baccalaureate
Girls PSAL Sports
Indoor Track
PSAL Team
Khalil Gibran International Academy
Other Sports
Basketball, Dance, Fitness, Volleyball
Art
Khalil Gibran International Academy's Art Program is centered around Dance. We have a dedicated Dance teacher who provides beginner, intermediate and advanced dance coursework. Throughout their four years at our school, students will have the opportunity to take coursework in Dance History, Choreography and Movement. In addition, we offer visual arts courses in Folk Art and photography, as well as a playwriting course in theater.
Program Details
Liberal Arts Track(L61A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Khalil Gibran International Academy's (KGIA) offers a teaching and learning environment where all students develop, maintain, and graduate as life-long learners with a deep understanding of different cultural perspectives, a love of learning and a desire for academic authenticity. We promote holistic student development by supporting learners to grow socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. The heart of our curriculum focuses on academically-rigorous, standards-based instruction.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:5 / 42 (0.12)4 / 42 (0.10)6 / 42 (0.14)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 9 (0.33)1 / 9 (0.11)4 / 9 (0.44)
Rank Avg: 6.71
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
116
135
140
    Grade 12 Students
31
18
30
    Grade 11 Students
25
36
29
    Grade 10 Students
31
44
39
    Grade 9 Students
29
37
42
Avg. Class Size
16.0
18.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
14 / 41 / 14
<5 / 11 / 11
<5 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
83%
88%
86%
Graduation %
78%
80%
81%
College %
48%
42%
51%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
101 (19) / 81
0
85 (14) / 81
0
82 / 81
21
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.00%
Academic Engagement 
  66.92%
Safety 
  72.75%
Bully Prevention 
  52.13%
Inclusivity 
  79.50%
Mental Support 
  69.44%
Environment 
  62.63%
Post-School Support 
  80.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.80%
School Satisfaction 
  78.67%
Student Behavior 
  55.88%
Student Support 
  90.90%
School Leadership 
  90.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  74.33%
Instructional Development 
  79.80%
Post-School Support 
  97.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.67%
Teacher Support 
  92.00%
Safety 
  97.00%
School Community 
  77.11%
School Leadership 
  98.00%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  97.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  78.90%
CC Regents
  48
Non-CC Regents
  53
Impact Score
  0.24
Performance Score
  0.26
College Aptitude
CCR
  39.80%
SAT Math
  434
SAT R/W
  403
Postsecondary
2-Year College 34.60%
4-Year College 19.20%
Unknown 46.20%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 69.80%
Female 30.20%
English Language Learners:
  47.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  90.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 25.00%
Black 24.10%
Hispanic 16.40%
White 28.40%
Other 6.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 33.30%
White 66.70%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.90%
Students with ICT
  13.80%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  97.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services19 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy17 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  44
Regents Gl. Hist.
  51
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  57.9
ELL Progress
  66
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