East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (14K477)

850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-387-2800
Email: lbernal3@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Principal: Rosemary Vega
School Website: https://www.ew-sa.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/14K477/
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Subway: L to Grand St
Bus: B24, B43, B60, Q54, Q59
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Program Details
Computer Forensics Program (K86B)
Computer Science & Technology

Program is a combination of law and technology sequenced courses preparing students to pursue careers in computer forensics and cyber-security. Computer forensics courses involve identifying, preserving, analyzing and presenting digital evidence and cyber-security technology include processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. Partnerships include LIU, PACE University, Microsoft, and many more.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
505
482
410
    Grade 12 Students
111
58
54
    Grade 11 Students
118
115
70
    Grade 10 Students
140
150
112
    Grade 9 Students
136
159
174
Avg. Class Size
24.5
19.8
Complaints / Suspensions
9 / 0
<5 / 24
<5 / 0
Attendance %
77%
85%
84%
Graduation %
86%
84%
70%
College %
31%
36%
33%
Computer Forensics Program (K86B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
25 / 55 (0.45)
9 / 13 (0.69)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
22 / 55 (0.40)
11 / 13 (0.85)

Offers - Waitlist
26 / 56 (0.46)
14 / 12 (1.17)

Offers
About the School

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is grounded in the philosophy and practice of ensuring a nurturing environment wherein the individual academic, social, and emotional development of each student remains as the premise of our existence. Our school community consists of teachers who are unwavering in their dedication to supporting each child in reaching their peak potential, specifically embedded in daily instruction that upholds the essence of concrete learning enrichment, in conjunction with partnerships presenting students with opportunities to further their academic journey through Early College Now immersion. In essence, the leaders of today and tomorrow are made at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy.

Academic Highlights: Performing Arts Major in Music. Courses available in Music are Percussion, Band, Jazz, Technical Theater, and Guitar. No previous experience necessary., College Level Courses offered on and off site by Long Island University, New York City Tech, and John Jay., iLearnNYC: program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning., Cyber Academy includes Computer Forensics/Cyber Security, and AP Computer Science

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
Other Sports
Basketball, Boxing, Dance, Fitness, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs
Artsmart, Basketball, Civics for All, College Now, Community Service Learning, Conflict Resolution, Cooking Class, Football, Handball, Leadership Program, LGBTQIA club, Mentoring, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball PSAL SPORTS - BOYS Baseball, Volleyball, Wellness Program, Wrestling
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (4 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.43%
Academic Engagement 
  70.23%
Safety 
  78.50%
Bully Prevention 
  74.25%
Inclusivity 
  89.80%
Mental Support 
  74.89%
Environment 
  74.13%
Post-School Support 
  82.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.40%
School Satisfaction 
  87.92%
Student Behavior 
  60.75%
Student Support 
  84.43%
School Leadership 
  78.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.67%
Instructional Development 
  80.90%
Post-School Support 
  91.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.44%
Teacher Support 
  79.14%
Safety 
  98.33%
School Community 
  75.11%
School Leadership 
  90.38%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.50%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  60
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  45
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  41.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  387
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  416
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.00%
4-Year College 14.80%
Unknown 69.20%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 56.20%
Female 43.80%
English Language Learners:
  40.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.40%
Black 12.50%
Hispanic 75.80%
White 3.00%
Other 7.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.20%
Black 32.40%
Hispanic 16.20%
White 32.40%
Other 2.80%
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