Clara Barton High School (17K600)

901 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-636-4900
Email: info@clarabartonhs.org
Hours: 8:05am - 03:30pm
Principal: Richard Forman
School Website: https://www.clarabartonhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/17K600/
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Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, FS to Botanic Gardens
Bus: B41, B43, B44-SBS, B45, B48, B49
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Program Details
Gateway Honors (K50J)
Science & Math

A challenging program that prepares students for college and careers in medicine, dentistry, allied health professions, science, math, and engineering.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,254
1,191
1,339
    Grade 12 Students
245
276
288
    Grade 11 Students
263
223
236
    Grade 10 Students
318
315
305
    Grade 9 Students
428
377
510
Avg. Class Size
21.2
24.6
Complaints / Suspensions
18 / 0
17 / 22
12 / 31
Attendance %
91%
80%
Graduation %
85%
80%
76%
College %
62%
51%
57%
Gateway Honors (K50J)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
13 / 40 (0.33)
2 / 9 (0.22)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
26 / 40 (0.65)
8 / 9 (0.89)

Offers - Waitlist
42 / 40 (1.05)
8 / 9 (0.89)

Offers
About the School

Clara Barton High School for Health Professions has been preparing students for careers in the Health Industry since 1939. Nestled in the historic district of Crown Heights. Clara Barton High School offers students the opportunity to graduate with state certification in one of six entry level health careers in addition to their high school diploma. Students graduate college-ready and with a CTE endorsement for one of the following majors: LPN-Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, Nurse Assistant, Dental Assistant, Dental Lab Technician and Vision Technician. Eligible students can complete the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program in their senior year. Students also have the opportunity to be a part of a rigorous honors program- Gateway Honors for Pre-College Education. CBHS also offers a Haitian-Creole Bilingual program and the ACES Program for students with special needs, as dictated by their IEP.

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Academic Highlights: Gateway Honors Program, CTE program(s): Dental Assistant, Dental Laboratory Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Vision Technology

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Haitian Creole

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
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
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), Chess Club, Cooking Club, Cosmetology Club, Cricket Club, Crochet Club, Dance, Deejay Club, Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project, Gateway Institute for Pre College Education, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Good Co Bike Club, Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI), Kings County Hospital, Kingsborough Community College, Korean Culture Club, Liberty Partnership, Martial Arts, Menorah Nursing Home, Neighbors In Action, New York City College of Technology, Opening Act Drama Club, Pace U. Sadie Nash Leadership, Poetry Club, Rock Your College Essay, Soccer Club, St Joseph College, St. Francis College, Steelpan Club, Step Club, Super Vibes DJ Academy, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Yearbook Club
Art Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  71.43%
Academic Engagement 
  63.77%
Safety 
  53.75%
Bully Prevention 
  44.00%
Inclusivity 
  82.20%
Mental Support 
  62.33%
Environment 
  51.38%
Post-School Support 
  77.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  64.60%
School Satisfaction 
  67.17%
Student Behavior 
  54.50%
Student Support 
  80.48%
School Leadership 
  61.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  69.33%
Instructional Development 
  77.36%
Post-School Support 
  94.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  87.33%
Teacher Support 
  86.57%
Safety 
  89.67%
School Community 
  76.44%
School Leadership 
  91.25%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  81.33%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  87.80%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.38
Performance Score
  0.51
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  82.00%
SAT Math
  413
SAT R/W
  428
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.80%
4-Year College 33.50%
Other Postsecondary 0.30%
Unknown 37.40%

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 25.80%
Female 74.20%
English Language Learners:
  11.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  79.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.40%
Black 80.60%
Hispanic 10.70%
White 2.00%
Other 5.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 47.80%
Hispanic 6.70%
White 36.70%
Other 8.80%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.80%
Students with SETSS
  1.30%
Students with ICT
  7.80%
Students with SC
  4.90%
Has all programs
  85.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  4.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.96
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  49
Regents Living Env.
  46
IEP Support 
  81.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services106 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS19 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class74 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy28 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School44 (86%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned7 (14%)

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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