Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences (18K629)

5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-968-6630
Email: gmedrano@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:00am - 02:35pm
Principal: Sanatha Alexis
School Website: https://caas629.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/42280
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/18K629/HS/
Bus: B17, B35, B46, B47, B7, B8
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Program Details
Cultural Academy College Prep (L45B)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Advanced sequence of study to prepare students for post-secondary work and informed selection of majors. This cutting-edge national pilot program of curriculum, instruction, and mentoring was designed in collaboration with our national college partners.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
235
204
    Grade 12 Students
38
48
    Grade 11 Students
34
35
    Grade 10 Students
84
40
    Grade 9 Students
79
81
Avg. Class Size
22.2
Complaints / Suspensions
13 / 88
<5 / 44
Attendance %
87%
82%
Graduation %
87%
87%
College %
50%
61%
Cultural Academy College Prep (L45B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

4 / 22 (0.18)
5 / 5 (1.00)
Offers - Waitlist

10 / 22 (0.45)
1 / 5 (0.20)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

CAAS is a small school school located in the heart of East Flatbush, NY. We envision the development of the whole child by partnering with all stakeholders to provide equal access to experiences in the arts and sciences that connect to the next stage or our students' lives. Our goal for College and Career readiness is evident in all the support we provide our students. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, AP Courses Available, College Now Classes Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Other Sports
Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field
Activities
Art Club, Acting Club, Basketball Club , Book Club, Debate Club, Career Wise, Culinary Club, Dance Club , Dungeons Dragons Club , Filming Club, Gaming Club, Gardening Club, HEAT Program, Math Club, My Brothers Keeper , My Sister Keeper , Student Government, SYEP Career Ready, TOP Program , TRIO Program with Brooklyn College , WBL Program, Wellness Club, Yearbook Club
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
Academic Engagement 
  77.08%
Safety 
  77.38%
Bully Prevention 
  72.00%
Inclusivity 
  93.10%
Mental Support 
  79.89%
Environment 
  74.25%
Post-School Support 
  88.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.20%
School Satisfaction 
  93.17%
Student Behavior 
  61.63%
Student Support 
  94.05%
School Leadership 
  93.15%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.67%
Instructional Development 
  92.25%
Post-School Support 
  95.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.89%
Teacher Support 
  89.86%
Safety 
  93.33%
School Community 
  75.44%
School Leadership 
  93.50%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%

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. %
  87.20%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  56
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  42
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  82.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  387
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  415
Postsecondary
2-Year College 29.90%
4-Year College 23.90%
Other Postsecondary 1.50%
Unknown 44.70%

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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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 53.20%
Female 46.80%
English Language Learners:
  3.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  77.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.70%
Black 78.70%
Hispanic 10.60%
Other 9.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 36.40%
White 36.40%
Other 27.20%

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

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