Brooklyn Frontiers High School (15K423)

112 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-722-4727
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.brooklynfrontiers.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K423/
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School Leader: Alona Cohen (acohen6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nereida Rosario (nrosario21@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Vivienne Surgeon Holder (vsurgeonholder@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Neil Pergament (npergament@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Alona Cohen (acohen6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Maria Sandoval (msandov2@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Brooklyn Frontiers High School is a Transfer School specifically designed to serve students, aged 16 to 21, who have fallen behind their peers by two or more years, focusing on personalized education to address individual needs and strengths. The course offerings are designed for academic challenge and career preparation, with [more]
Academic Score
Survey Score
  93.10%  (ranked #3 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

Brooklyn Frontiers High School serves entering ninth grade students who have fallen behind their peers by two or more years. We offer a personalized educational experience for students, recognizing the unique strengths and needs of each individual. Our school is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career [more]

Reports: School Budget | Room Utilization

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine)

Other Features: College Courses On Site, Computer Science Coursework, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Paid Internships

School Features:

  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
AP Computer Science Principles, Other (College Course [Credited])
Course List
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Languages Offered
French
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
PSAL Team
Brooklyn Frontiers High School
Art Courses
General Visual Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Students have the opportunity to earn credits and engage a variety of arts activities during the day and afterschool.
Programs & Offers
Brooklyn Frontiers High School(L69A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 53 (0.00)0 / 53 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 12 (0.08)1 / 12 (0.08)
Rank Avg:
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School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
162
150
147
    Grade 12 Students
36
36
26
    Grade 11 Students
73
43
53
    Grade 10 Students
31
52
45
    Grade 9 Students
22
19
23
Avg. Class Size
17.6
16.8
13.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
7.1
8.3
7.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 34 / 14
6 / 26 / 17
<5 / 31 / 25
Attendance %
Graduation %
36%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
34 (10) / 65
-1

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)
Student Responses 20% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.17%
Academic Engagement 
  84.64%
Safety 
  80.63%
Bully Prevention 
  83.50%
Inclusivity 
  92.55%
Mental Support 
  94.25%
Environment 
  82.50%
Post-School Support 
  96.20%
Teacher Responses 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  100.00%
School Satisfaction 
  94.13%
Student Behavior 
  87.13%
Student Support 
  99.20%
School Leadership 
  94.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  100.00%
Instructional Development 
  95.39%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses 9% responded
Education 
  97.14%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  100.00%
School Community 
  95.00%
School Leadership 
  95.00%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%

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 (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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 54.30%
Female 45.70%
English Language Learners:
  16.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  29.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  90.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.30%
Black 56.20%
Hispanic 33.30%
White 4.30%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%

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 (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services33 (70%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (12%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (33%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (67%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

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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