Clara Barton High School (17K600)

901 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-636-4900
Hours: 8:05am - 3:30pm
School Website: https://www.clarabartonhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/17K600/
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School Leader: Richard Forman (rforman@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Shaundell Lawson (slawson4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Michael Clavin (mclavin@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Michael Clavin (mclavin@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Dwayne Smart (dsmart5@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Clara Barton High School for Health Professions is a large Career and Technical Education (CTE) school with a focus on preparing students for the health industry since 1939. Its course offerings are highly specialized, allowing students to graduate with state certification in one of six entry-level health careers, such [more]
Academic Score
  45.13%
Survey Score
  70.21%
About & Events

Clara Barton High School for Health Professions has been preparing students for careers in the health industry since 1939. Located in the historic district of Crown Heights, Clara Barton High School offers students the chance to graduate with state certification in one of six entry-level health careers and exposure to [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 74%

Academic Highlights: Career exploration tracks - Pre-Law/Civics, Sport Management, Technology, and Business and Finance, Academics, Career, and Essential Skills Program (ACES), Gateway Honors Program, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Shared Instruction with Brooklyn STEAM Center, CUNY School of Labor and Management, [more]

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, [more]

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Haitian Creole

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
French, Korean, Russian
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Haitian Creole
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Clara Barton
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Martial Arts, Soccer, Step, Swimming, Table Tennis
Clubs
A/V Club, Annual International Excursion, B&H EMT, BAM Dance Africa., Bike Club, BMCC, Bottom Line College Prep, Braiding Club, Brooklyn Museum School Partnership Program, CARE (Health Career Club) [more]
Art Courses
Exploring Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Clara Barton High School's Arts programs include courses in visual arts, drawing, ceramics, music, and photography. All Clara Barton students are required to take one term of music or visual arts. Students are then encouraged to take one of our elective Arts classes. This year we were able to offer [more]
Program Details & Offers
Bilingual Haitian Creole(K50B)
Health Professions

Health Career Professions program.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:17 / 22 (0.77)27 / 22 (1.23)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 5 (0.00)0 / 5 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 2.672.19
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
1,324
1,254
1,191
    Grade 12 Students
267
245
276
    Grade 11 Students
257
263
223
    Grade 10 Students
356
318
315
    Grade 9 Students
444
428
377
Avg. Class Size
22.0
21.2
24.6
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.9
13.2
13.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
14 / 0 / 94
29 / 48 / 44
17 / 22 / 16
Attendance %
92%
91%
Graduation %
77%
80%
College %
62%
51%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,676 (365) / 421
365
1,276 (355) / 434
0
1,015 (256) / 434
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 63% responded
Academic Rigor 
  67.33%
Academic Engagement 
  56.73%
Safety 
  48.75%
Bully Prevention 
  44.63%
Inclusivity 
  71.09%
Mental Support 
  58.63%
Environment 
  52.57%
Post-School Support 
  72.50%
Teacher Responses 70% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.50%
School Satisfaction 
  63.25%
Student Behavior 
  61.78%
Student Support 
  78.53%
School Leadership 
  69.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  66.20%
Instructional Development 
  75.89%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
Family Responses 16% responded
Education 
  88.75%
Teacher Support 
  82.50%
Safety 
  78.33%
School Community 
  66.38%
School Leadership 
  83.40%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%
IEP Support 
  94.33%

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. %
  77.60%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.35
Performance Score
  0.42
College Aptitude
CCR
  36.70%
SAT Math
  420
SAT R/W
  430
Postsecondary
2-Year College 26.40%
4-Year College 46.80%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 25.70%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 26.20%
Female 73.80%
English Language Learners:
  15.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.60%
Black 81.00%
Hispanic 10.00%
White 2.30%
Other 5.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 44.30%
Hispanic 8.20%
White 41.20%
Other 6.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.30%
Students with SETSS
  1.40%
Students with ICT
  8.50%
Students with SC
  5.50%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  3.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  53
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  49
Regents Living Env.
  45
4-Year Grad. Rate
  48.1
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  94.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services96 (87%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS11 (79%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class60 (86%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services71 (86%)N/A (N/A)12 (14%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Physical Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy83 (92%)N/A (N/A)7 (8%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School48 (98%)
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)
Regents English
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  48.4
ELL Progress
  72
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