Brooklyn · Specialized High School
The Brooklyn Latin School
A classical education model: Latin for all students, Socratic seminars, declamation, and the full International Baccalaureate diploma programme.
2025 SHSAT cutoff
496
Moves every year with the applicant pool
Seats per year
~125
Offers go strictly by SHSAT score
Known for
- IB diploma for all
- Latin and classics
- Socratic seminars
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Frequently asked questions
What SHSAT score do you need for Brooklyn Latin?
In the 2025 admissions cycle, Brooklyn Latin's cutoff was 496 on the composite scale. Cutoffs move every year with the applicant pool, so treat that as a target range, not a guarantee: the safest plan is to score as high as you can.
How many students does Brooklyn Latin admit?
Brooklyn Latin offers roughly 125 seats per year. Offers go to the highest SHSAT scorers who ranked the school, in score order.
Is the 2026 SHSAT different?
Yes. Starting in fall 2026 the SHSAT is computer-based and adaptive, with 50 ELA and 50 Math questions in 180 minutes. The score scale and the admissions process are unchanged.
Aiming for Brooklyn Latin?
Take the free 10-question diagnostic and see where you stand on the 2026 format, then build the score with topic practice, timed sections, and full mocks.
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