Nelson Mandela High School (16K765)

1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-804-6805
Hours: 8:30am - 3:09pm
School Website: https://www.mandelaschoolnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/16K765/
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School Leader: Matthew Anderson (manders6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Breea Ellison (bellison@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kimley Desir (kdesir@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Naquan Braswell (nbraswell@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kimley Desir (kdesir@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Nelson Mandela High School for Social Justice takes a student centered approach to encourage healthy identity growth, a critical conscious understanding of the world, and adopting inquiry techniques that support student independence and leadership. Mandela uses media to offer two pathways to explore social justice study: 1.Civics and 2. Technology. Students are able to gain credentials that support employment and further education in each field. Students also engage in metacognitive educational practices organized through the International Baccalaureate Organization. Every student will have an opportunity to earn a job ready Computer Science certifications, immersive experiences in law, social justice and community service that can lead to a New York State recognized Civic Seal. Mandela partners with NEST and offer exclusive seats into this educational program. Mandela also has a relationship with the Nelson Mandela foundation, a South African based organization that focuses on empowering world connections that represents Nelson Mandelas vision around education and equity. We look to give every student an opportunity to travel to South Africa and internationally. Mandela is part of the Boys and Girls High School educational campus. Students are encouraged to participate on Boys and Girls Campus Sports teams that include the 2023-24 PSAL New York City 3A Championship Football team, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. All Nelson Mandela students can take part on campus sports, but also create club sports through student needs. As a small community, we look to fill the needs of each of our students as they express interest.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 92%
Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, College Now, Howard University, Cornell University (National Equity Lab), Commercial Drone Pilot, CISCO Networking Computer Science
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Boys and Girls High School (16K455)
Nelson Mandela High School (16K765)
Program Details
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
This program introduces students to the vast history of journalism as it has evolved into a social media while examining critical issues and events locally and internationally as it applies to the African Diaspora. We aim to prepare students for careers in print and digital journalism. Students will contribute to the school newspaper and literary magazine, social media outlets, take part in literary activism, and engage in real application of journalism skills through trips to media outlets and internships.
10th Grade seats available
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 (2023-24)























Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)






4-Year College 17.30%
Unknown 54.10%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 40.70%

Black 71.70%
Hispanic 11.70%
White 0.70%
Other 13.80%
Other 30.80%
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 | 45 (94%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Counseling Services | 17 (71%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (29%) |
Occupational Therapy | 6 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (97%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (3%) |
Transportation | Number Receiving |
Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
Stop to School | 0 (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
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
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