Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts (13K419)

49 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-243-9413
Email: 13K419@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 3:40pm
Principal: Dahlia Mcgregor
School Website: https://scienceskillscenterhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K419/
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Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z to High St; B, Q to DeKalb Av; F to York St; R to Lawrence St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B65, B67, B69
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Science Skills Center High School is a small, early college learning community designed to empower students with the knowledge of science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and the arts through the use of technology. There is a strong emphasis on academic excellence, college experiences, community service, and college and career planning before graduation and developing students who will take responsibility for self and community. Our dedicated and dynamic staff are eager to prepare students for their futures.

Academic Highlights: Dual Credit Classes from Partner Colleges and Universities, CTE program(s): Computer Science, Pre-Engineering/Project Lead the Way, Introduction to Cloud Computing, Social Problems, Poetry in America: The City, Intro to Lit: Fantastic Places, Introduction to Microeconomics, Grit Lab: The Psychology of Passion, Perseverance and Success, Forensic Science, African American Literature, Classism, racism & sexism, Science Research, Journalism

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Martial Arts
Clubs
Anime Club, Arts Club, Chess Club, Computer Science Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Multicultural Book Club, Muslim Student Union, My Brothers Keeper, My Sisters keeper, National Honor Society Chapter, National Society of Black Engineers
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (2 per year)
Programs
Science Skills Center(K78A)
Science & Math

Focuses on using hands-on and research techniques. All students are required to take four years of mathematics (eight credits) and four years of science (eight credits).

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Gateway Honors(K78B)
Science & Math

Challenging academic program that prepares students for majors in nursing, medicine, research, and other scientific studies at competitive universities.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Project Lead the Way(K78C)
Engineering

Challenging courses in the field of engineering.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Humanities and the Arts(K78D)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Challenging courses in writing, research, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Early College Pharmacology(K78F)
Health Professions

Challenging courses in the field of pharmaceutical science and internship experience at a local pharmacy to prepare students to major in pharmaceutical science in college.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Computer Technology(K78G)
Computer Science & Technology

Introduction to the field of computer science and technology through exploration of engaging technology to help students to develop college and job ready skills in technology.

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
494
498
521
    Grade 12 Students
100
108
112
    Grade 11 Students
115
123
146
    Grade 10 Students
131
120
131
    Grade 9 Students
148
147
132
Avg. Class Size
24.3
22.8
Complaints / Suspensions
14 / 0
19 / 21
7 / 33
Attendance %
94%
93%
Graduation %
96%
98%
99%
College %
75%
77%
81%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
909 (111) / 258
143
1,050 (178) / 258
0
1,209 / 258
182
Science Skills Center (K78A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
18 / 44 (0.41)
4 / 10 (0.40)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

31 / 44 (0.70)
8 / 10 (0.80)
Offers - Waitlist
29 / 44 (0.66)
6 / 10 (0.60)
Offers
Gateway Honors (K78B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
6 / 55 (0.11)
0 / 13 (0.00)
Offers
All accepted

13 / 55 (0.24)
1 / 13 (0.08)
Offers - Waitlist
19 / 56 (0.34)
1 / 12 (0.08)
Offers
Project Lead the Way (K78C)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
6 / 28 (0.21)
0 / 6 (0.00)
Offers
All accepted

8 / 28 (0.29)
1 / 6 (0.17)
Offers - Waitlist
9 / 28 (0.32)
1 / 6 (0.17)
Offers
Humanities and the Arts (K78D)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
7 / 28 (0.25)
1 / 6 (0.17)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

12 / 28 (0.43)
1 / 6 (0.17)
Offers - Waitlist
17 / 28 (0.61)
3 / 6 (0.50)
Offers
Early College Pharmacology (K78F)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
16 / 28 (0.57)
0 / 6 (0.00)
Offers
All accepted

23 / 28 (0.82)
1 / 6 (0.17)
Offers - Waitlist
22 / 28 (0.79)
1 / 6 (0.17)
Offers
Computer Technology (K78G)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
49 / 28 (1.75)
6 / 6 (1.00)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

78 / 28 (2.79)
11 / 6 (1.83)
Offers - Waitlist
85 / 28 (3.04)
17 / 6 (2.83)
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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.29%
Academic Engagement 
  55.85%
Safety 
  56.50%
Bully Prevention 
  45.75%
Inclusivity 
  75.60%
Mental Support 
  56.44%
Environment 
  53.75%
Post-School Support 
  73.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.20%
School Satisfaction 
  65.75%
Student Behavior 
  56.63%
Student Support 
  78.00%
School Leadership 
  70.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.67%
Instructional Development 
  80.74%
Post-School Support 
  97.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  88.00%
Teacher Support 
  88.57%
Safety 
  91.00%
School Community 
  76.33%
School Leadership 
  90.75%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  88.67%

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. %
  96.20%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.64
Performance Score
  0.7
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  91.30%
SAT Math
  436
SAT R/W
  444
Postsecondary
2-Year College 27.40%
4-Year College 46.50%
Public Service 0.70%
Unknown 25.40%

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 59.90%
Female 40.10%
English Language Learners:
  2.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 8.10%
Black 60.30%
Hispanic 22.10%
White 2.60%
Other 6.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.50%
Black 35.10%
White 27.00%
Other 24.40%

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 (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  16.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  12.20%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.54
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  64
IEP Support 
  88.67%

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

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