School for Classics High School (19K683) 
370 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-277-1069
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.schoolforclassics.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K683/
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School Leader: Nicole Tancredi (ntancredi@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ivory Ellison (iellison2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lazette Moore (lmoore11@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Donagh Ogrady (dogrady2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kathryn Bedneau (kbedneau@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
School for Classics empowers diverse learners through an innovative curriculum that integrates humanities and technology. We foster critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and ethical leadership by connecting classical knowledge with contemporary tools, preparing students to become thoughtful contributors in an increasingly complex world. Our educational premise is that all students deserve instruction that is challenging yet engaging, rigorous yet motivational. Building on our classical foundation, we offer three dynamic majors designed to bridge timeless wisdom with modern innovation: Theater Arts & Classical Performance, Mixed Media & Digital Humanities, and STEAM Through Classical Inquiry. Join us for an educational journey where you unleash creativity, explore classical wisdom through modern tools, and develop the critical thinking and ethical leadership skills needed to make meaningful contributions to our complex, interconnected world. Choose School for Classics and discover how ancient knowledge empowers contemporary success.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%
Academic Highlights: Black History Courses, Advanced Placement Courses in English, Psychology, African American Studies, World Language, Environmental Science, College Now Partnership with Medgar Evers College, 3 majors: Theater Arts & Classical Performance Major, Mixed Media & Digital Humanities Major, STEAM Through Classical Inquiry Major, College Courses through Howard University, Cornell University, Notre Dame, Wharton College, and more.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, 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
English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Performing Arts
We have developed an interesting sequence of theater courses that involve portraying complex characters, scene work, monologues, improvisation, and stage craft. Students begin their high school career with introductory theater classes which progress to the writing, production, and performing of plays and shows.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
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 (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 41.20%
Unknown 45.10%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 46.90%
Black 35.70%
Hispanic 35.70%
White 4.80%
Other 8.40%
White 29.20%
Other 33.30%
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 | 58 (74%) | 20 (26%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 17 (37%) | N/A (N/A) | 29 (63%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 11 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Physical Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 21 (58%) | N/A (N/A) | 15 (42%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 8 (80%) |
| 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)
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