Cobble Hill School of American Studies (15K519)

347 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-403-9544
Email: amule@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:39am - 03:00pm
Principal: Elizabeth Rodriguez
School Website: https://www.cobblehillhighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/44469
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/15K519/HS/
Subway: 2, 3 to Hoyt St; A, C to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; F, G to Bergen St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67
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Program Details
Biomedical Sciences/Health Careers (K91A)
Science & Math

Whether discovering new cancer treatments or teaching healthy lifestyle choices, today's biomedical science professionals are tackling big challenges to make the world a better place. Our Biomedical Science students, through Project Lead the Way courses, are taking on these same real-world challenges while still in high school. Students engage in compelling, hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to problems using the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs.

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) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
327
414
    Grade 12 Students
108
154
    Grade 11 Students
71
93
    Grade 10 Students
73
93
    Grade 9 Students
75
74
Avg. Class Size
22.8
Complaints / Suspensions
5 / 34
7 / 38
Attendance %
83%
76%
Graduation %
77%
84%
College %
43%
67%
Biomedical Sciences/Health Careers (K91A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

21 / 81 (0.26)
1 / 18 (0.06)
Offers - Waitlist

25 / 81 (0.31)
5 / 18 (0.28)
Offers
About the School

At the New Cobble Hill, our vision is to know and empower our students as individuals so they will reach their maximum potential, make informed choices, and create meaningful lives. Through our programs and partnerships, our four-year sequence in Pre-Law, our four-year sequence in Biomedical Sciences, our AVID focus empowering students with the college-readiness skills necessary for the 21st Century, and our CUNY College Now courses, students explore career options and areas of interest in a learning community that values achievement in character, culture, and academics. Our students graduate with as strong knowledge of self, active participants in their learning, excellent decision-making skills, pride in work and achievement, and a strong ability to advocate for themselves and others. Cobble Hill Students actively participate in our vibrant after-school program. Our After school program offers an array of clubs and teams that spark the passions and interests of our students. Some include Step Team, Dance Team, PSAL Boy's Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Mock Trial/Moot Court Team, Drumline, Art Club, Soccer Club, Student Government, ESports, MBk & MSK Chapters, Opening Act Off Broadway Mentorship Program, Peer Leaders, Internships, Restorative Justice, Culinary Club, Chess Club, LGTBQ+ club, and many more. Our Goal is to elevate their learning, while sparking their interests beyond the classroom. Our belief in extending student learning beyond the confines of a classroom guides us to ensure that school trips are a regular part of the class experience. Our students get to experience trips to Washington DC., Virginia, Massachusetts, as well as College trips beyond the tri-state area. Becoming a Cobble Hill Student means that you graduate from us ready to pursue your dreams and equipped to explore your passions.

Academic Highlights: Four-Year Sequence Justice Resource Center Law Program, Moot Court, Mock Trial, International Moot Court Team, Drama (Opening Act), CUNY College Now at City Tech, College Writing, AVID School where students learn to take Cornell Notes, WICOR Strategies, Four-year Sequence in Biomedical Sciences (STEM) Project Lead the Way: Two Semester sequence in engineering: Student participation in Health Occupations Students of America. State of the art equipment, Virtual Reality to conduct virtual operations, dissections, etc. Fully equipped Science Labs., Classroom of Tomorrow Classrooms, Labs, College Office, Esports Room, Community School, CBO WEDIKO, Visual Arts Sequence, College Summit, Peer Leaders, Castle Learning, SAT Prep, 7 Advanced Placement Courses, Experiential Learning Opportunities such as Model State.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball
Other Sports
Boxing, Cheerleading, Dance, Double Dutch, Fitness Club, Martial Arts, Soccer, Step
Activities
Student Government, Drumline, Step Team, Dance Team, ESports, Peer Leaders, Fyrezone (Music Production & Film editing), Opening Act, Delloitte Academy, Art Club, Sewing Club, Mindfulness, Gardening Club, Step Team. Saturday Academy for MLLs, Culinary Club, Student Government, Soccer Club, Track, MBK and MSK Chapters.
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.29%
Academic Engagement 
  65.92%
Safety 
  80.75%
Bully Prevention 
  68.00%
Inclusivity 
  82.60%
Mental Support 
  72.78%
Environment 
  68.25%
Post-School Support 
  84.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.00%
School Satisfaction 
  80.00%
Student Behavior 
  56.25%
Student Support 
  87.57%
School Leadership 
  75.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  76.47%
Post-School Support 
  97.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.22%
Teacher Support 
  94.57%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  75.56%
School Leadership 
  96.25%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%

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. %
  85.30%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  52
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  38
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  69.50%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  403
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  421
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.50%
4-Year College 44.40%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Public Service 0.90%
Vocational Program 9.60%
Unknown 27.70%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 48.30%
Female 51.70%
English Language Learners:
  21.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  83.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.10%
Black 52.00%
Hispanic 37.00%
White 3.10%
Other 4.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 29.60%
White 48.10%
Other 22.30%
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