Khalil Gibran International Academy

Khalil Gibran International Academy in Downtown Brooklyn is a small high school known for its focus on humanities, community building, and fostering cultural understanding through the study of Arabic and French languages. The school occupies a state-of-the-art facility featuring a gymnasium, science lab, and outdoor terrace. While the school's four-year graduation rate of 62.0% is well below the citywide median, and its college enrollment rate of 54.2% is also a concern, falling near the 25th percentile, the school offers International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and Advanced Placement (AP) options. Regents pass rates across subjects are notably low. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, praising the school's supportive environment, cultural appreciation, and the dedicated efforts of staff to help students succeed. Students generally feel safe in the school's common areas, though some report concerns regarding cleanliness, fair conflict resolution, and instances of bullying or fights. The faculty is widely regarded as caring and highly supportive of students.