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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
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 Team
Boys and Girls High School
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Boys and Girls High School (16K455)
Nelson Mandela High School (16K765)
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Tennis
Clubs
Black Lives Matter, Flag Football, Gaming, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Step, Student Government (Barraza)
Program Details
Nelson Mandela High School ASD Nest Program(K15Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 6 (0.17)0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
145
133
154
    Grade 12 Students
36
27
43
    Grade 11 Students
30
36
39
    Grade 10 Students
48
34
36
    Grade 9 Students
31
36
36
Avg. Class Size
18.7
18.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 13 / 7
<5 / 35 / 4
<5 / 19 / 7
Attendance %
82%
79%
78%
Graduation %
84%
95%
89%
College %
38%
42%
35%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
250 (25) / 114
0
213 (25) / 114
0
263 / 108
26
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  56.43%
Academic Engagement 
  53.77%
Safety 
  62.88%
Bully Prevention 
  54.25%
Inclusivity 
  74.30%
Mental Support 
  61.33%
Environment 
  58.38%
Post-School Support 
  65.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  36.00%
School Satisfaction 
  49.08%
Student Behavior 
  32.14%
Student Support 
  65.52%
School Leadership 
  38.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  57.67%
Instructional Development 
  48.00%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  78.22%
Teacher Support 
  78.29%
Safety 
  83.67%
School Community 
  76.00%
School Leadership 
  77.50%
Post-School Support 
  81.00%
IEP Support 
  83.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  84.80%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.33
Performance Score
  0.32
College Aptitude
CCR
  31.70%
SAT Math
  348
SAT R/W
  385
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.60%
4-Year College 17.30%
Unknown 54.10%

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 59.30%
Female 40.70%
English Language Learners:
  4.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  35.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.10%
Black 71.70%
Hispanic 11.70%
White 0.70%
Other 13.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 69.20%
Other 30.80%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  36.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  28.30%
Students with SC
  0.70%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  51
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  83.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services45 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services17 (71%)N/A (N/A)7 (29%)
Occupational Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
ELL Progress
  50
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