Boys and Girls High School (16K455)

1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-467-1700
Email: lgaston2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:05am - 3:19pm
Principal: Grecian Harrison
School Website: https://boysandgirlshs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/16K455/
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Subway: A, C to Utica Av
Bus: B15, B25, B26, B43, B45, B46, B46-SBS, B65
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Program Details
Smart Scholars Program (K10E)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program is comprised of a vigorous curriculum which gives scholars the opportunity to earn a New York State high school diploma and up to 30 transferrable college credits and enrichment high school credits from AP for All and the College Now program at the New York City College of Technology.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
374
399
480
    Grade 12 Students
89
88
106
    Grade 11 Students
115
107
117
    Grade 10 Students
84
124
114
    Grade 9 Students
86
80
143
Avg. Class Size
15.9
18.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
6 / 116 / 68
26 / 81 / 75
21 / 68 / 62
Attendance %
81%
78%
Graduation %
73%
83%
81%
College %
34%
26%
38%
Smart Scholars Program (K10E)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
10 / 53 (0.19)
1 / 10 (0.10)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
19 / 39 (0.49)
3 / 9 (0.33)

Offers - Waitlist
14 / 39 (0.36)
3 / 9 (0.33)

Offers
About the School

The historic Boys and Girls High School is a renown educational institution that provides multiple pathways to engage students in the learning process. Our instructional practices empower students to take ownership of their learning, develop critical-thinking skills and get them ready for the demands of the 21st century global community and the workforce. Students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Educational programs, such as electrical installation, architectural drafting, theater arts, or get a jump start for college by taking college courses while they are still in high school. All students are enrolled in engaging and academically challenging courses taught by high quality teachers.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Academic Highlights: Community Partnerships: Manhattan Theatre Club, BRIC Arts Media, and Brooklyn STEAM Center, CUNY College Now at New York College of Technology, Advisory Classes and Community-Building Activities, AP for ALL , Success Mentoring, CTE program(s): Architectural Drafting, Computer Science, Electrical Installation, SAT Prep, College and Career Advisement, College and Career Trips, Saturday Tutoring Academy, and Regents Bootcamp

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

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 African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Science (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
Clubs
and TEALS Partnership with Microsoft, Drone Programming, Forensic Science, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Hydroponics, Solar Paneling, Web Design and Gamming
Art Disciplines
Music, Theatre
Art Performances
Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (2 per year), Theatre Performances (3 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.86%
Academic Engagement 
  66.31%
Safety 
  62.75%
Bully Prevention 
  53.25%
Inclusivity 
  82.90%
Mental Support 
  72.44%
Environment 
  65.00%
Post-School Support 
  80.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.20%
School Satisfaction 
  66.42%
Student Behavior 
  55.63%
Student Support 
  82.33%
School Leadership 
  64.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.67%
Instructional Development 
  73.93%
Post-School Support 
  95.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.89%
Teacher Support 
  92.57%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  78.67%
School Leadership 
  92.75%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  91.67%

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. %
  74.70%
CC Regents
  51
Non-CC Regents
  22
Impact Score
  0.33
Performance Score
  0.33
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  50.00%
SAT Math
  393
SAT R/W
  410
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.40%
4-Year College 19.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.20%
Vocational Program 1.20%
Unknown 64.60%

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 62.30%
Female 37.70%
English Language Learners:
  4.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 74.90%
Hispanic 18.40%
White 0.50%
Other 5.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 64.30%
Hispanic 14.30%
White 11.90%
Other 9.50%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  32.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  15.00%
Students with SC
  9.50%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has some programs
  9.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  11.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.42
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  47
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.7
IEP Support 
  91.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services59 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class46 (90%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services70 (92%)N/A (N/A)6 (8%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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