ɪn kˈɑːntɹæst tə ðɪ ˈʌðɚ spˈɛʃəlˌaɪzd hˈaɪ skˈuːlz, bɹˈʊklɪn lˈætɪn wʌz nˈoʊn fɔːɹ ɪts daɪvˈɜːsᵻɾi ɪn ɪts ˈɜːli jˈɪɹz.
In contrast to the other specialized high schools, Brooklyn Latin was known for its diversity in its early years.