East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (14K477) 
850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-387-2800
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://www.ew-sa.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/14K477/
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School Leader: Rosemary Vega (rvega4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jenny Surita (jsurita4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Stephen Gecewicz (sgecewi@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ileen Ramirez (iramirez@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Anthony Attah Boateng (aattahb@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
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.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 64%
Academic Highlights: Cyber Academy includes Computer Forensics/Cyber Security, and AP Computer Science, College Level Courses offered on and off site by Long Island University, New York City Tech, and John Jay., Performing Arts Major in Music. Courses available in Music are Percussion, Band, Jazz, Technical Theater, and Guitar. No previous experience necessary., iLearnNYC: program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge
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
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (14K477)
High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology, The (14K478)
PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (14K474)
Program Details
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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 21.60%
Other Postsecondary 2.90%
Unknown 52.30%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 46.80%
Black 13.50%
Hispanic 77.50%
White 2.50%
Other 5.30%
Black 28.20%
Hispanic 23.10%
White 33.30%
Other 2.60%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 76 (99%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 31 (72%) | N/A (N/A) | 12 (28%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 29 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Vision Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 7 (58%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
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