Kingsborough Early College School

Kingsborough Early College School (KECSS) serves students in grades 6-12, offering a distinctive early college program that allows students to earn up to 60 college credits and potentially an associate degree from Kingsborough Community College while still in high school. The school demonstrates strong high school outcomes, with an impressive 98% graduation rate and 86.6% of graduates enrolling in college, both well above citywide medians. Regents pass rates are particularly strong in subjects like English, Chemistry, Global History, and Languages Other Than English. The school also emphasizes advanced academics, reflected in its high percentage of accelerated coursework. Middle school ELA and Math proficiency rates are around the citywide median. Parents frequently praise the college opportunities and the supportive nature of the teachers. The school is recognized for its diversity. While relationships with families are rated as excellent, the school's instruction and performance, and safety and school climate ratings are fair. Student feedback indicates moderate satisfaction with safety and conflict resolution, with some concerns noted regarding bullying and physical altercations. The school, with a relatively small enrollment of 295 students, shares a campus where some students have expressed concerns about cleanliness and the presence of metal detectors.