Math, Engineering, and Science Academy Charter High School
Grades 9-12 · 231 PALMETTO STREET · Brooklyn
Arthur Samuels/Krystal Mieschberger, Principal · 718-282-7426
About
Math, Engineering, and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School in Brooklyn provides a rigorous, college-preparatory education with a strong focus on STEM. The school is recognized for its tight-knit, supportive community where academic rigor is balanced with a nurturing environment. It offers an intensive college readiness program, enabling students to earn college credits through AP, College Now, and CLEP courses, and through partnerships with St. Francis College. A high percentage of seniors, 70% from the Class of 2024, graduated with at least three college credits. The school's graduation rate of 91% and college enrollment rate of 67.2% are both above the citywide median. Parents consistently report high satisfaction, with survey results showing 100% positive feedback. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population with a high economic need index. While Regents pass rates for English and History are strong, those for Algebra and Sciences are lower. MESA incorporates project-based learning to engage students in math and science, alongside over 25 extracurricular clubs, sports, internships, and travel opportunities. The school operates with a later start time and provides enrichment and remediation classes during breaks. It shares facilities with other schools and utilizes a metal detector.
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Academics
Coursework, class size, and academic context.
Attendance rate
95%
Avg class size (general ed)
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Avg class size (ICT)
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Outcomes
[6]Graduation, test scores, and what happens after senior year.
4-year graduation rate
91%
Enrolled in college within 6 months
67%
College & career ready
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
94%7% response rate
Survey topics
Admissions
No program-level admissions data is available for this school yet.
Financials
[8]What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.
Spending
Total spend
$12.5MStudents: 512
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.