Boerum Hill School for International Studies, The (15K497)

284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-330-9390
Hours: 9:00am - 3:20pm
School Website: https://www.bhsbk.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K497/
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School Leader: Samantha Schmoeger (sschmoeger@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Aerial Best (abest12@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jacqueline Carrier (jcarrier@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Deslie Alexander (dalexander28@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kerri Magee (kmagee2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Anna-Lynn Pacelli (apacelli@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lisbeth Lora (llora4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Boerum Hill School for International Studies is an authorized International Baccalaureate authorized school with the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP). As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we are committed to the IB mission of developing international-minded students who are empowered to take risks and develop innovative solutions that create a better and more peaceful world. A large part of our work as a school is working to ensure all students receive diverse experiences through the IB framework. We provide a well rounded education grounded in global citizenship, social justice and interdisciplinary learning. You will find BHS to be a warm, intellectually rich, creative and passionate community which centers equity and student voice.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 67%

Academic Highlights: International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Visual Arts & Performing Arts: Dance, Theater, Visual Art and Design

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Online Grading System, Summer Bridge

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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), IB Chemistry HL, IB Dance HL, IB Dance SL, IB English HL, IB French ab initio, IB French HL, IB History HL, IB History SL, IB Mathematical Studies SL, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation HL, IB Mathematics HL, IB Spanish HL, IB Theater HL, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Visual Arts HL, IB Visual Arts SL, Other (International Baccalaureate), Science (International Baccalaureate), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
International Baccalaureate
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Boerum Hill School & Digital Tech
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Boerum Hill School for International Studies, The (15K497)
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School (15K429)
Other Sports
Fitness, Running, Table Tennis
Clubs
Art Studio, Community Service, Dance, Equity Team, Female Empowerment, Film Club, Fitness, Gamerz Den, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Improv Theater, Lit Magazine, Musical Theater, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutoring, Running Club, Student Activities Committee, Student Government, Yearbook
Art
Consistent with the standards of the International Baccalaureate Organization, we offer a robust Arts program that offers courses in Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Dance, Music, STEAM, and Theater in grades 6-12. We also partner with outside organizations to provide after school music and dance education. Through our partnership with Broadway Jr. and Music Theater International, students in both middle and high school have an opportunity to participate in theater productions after school; regardless of their elective. Performances over the course of the school year include dance concerts, talent shows, musical productions, and a high school play.
Programs
International Baccalaureate(K21A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

All students experience IB coursework that emphasize problem-solving and collaboration through project-based learning. Students complete capstone projects: Personal Project, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service Learning project, and IB Internal Assessments. Students meet in advisory groups for social-emotional and academic support, and community building.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:123 / 102 (1.21)133 / 61 (2.18)
SWD applicants/seats:32 / 23 (1.39)26 / 14 (1.86)
Rank Avg: 7.04
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
345
349
362
    Grade 12 Students
71
73
82
    Grade 11 Students
96
80
80
    Grade 10 Students
88
100
86
    Grade 9 Students
90
96
114
Avg. Class Size
23.9
23.9
25.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.2
11.7
11.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
0 / 0 / 0
0 / 33 / 0
Attendance %
90%
89%
Graduation %
90%
90%
College %
68%
62%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
801 (155) / 125
0
1,168 (241) / 100
162
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 60% responded
Academic Rigor 
  72.00%
Academic Engagement 
  59.00%
Safety 
  77.63%
Bully Prevention 
  65.25%
Inclusivity 
  76.45%
Mental Support 
  65.50%
Environment 
  61.14%
Post-School Support 
  67.42%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  84.75%
Student Behavior 
  60.67%
Student Support 
  90.93%
School Leadership 
  81.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  78.00%
Instructional Development 
  83.94%
Post-School Support 
  92.83%
Family Responses 35% responded
Education 
  81.88%
Teacher Support 
  70.17%
Safety 
  75.67%
School Community 
  59.88%
School Leadership 
  70.40%
Post-School Support 
  70.50%
IEP Support 
  75.67%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  90.00%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  68
Impact Score
  0.35
Performance Score
  0.49
College Aptitude
CCR
  51.40%
SAT Math
  459
SAT R/W
  494
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.00%
4-Year College 56.60%
Vocational Program 3.60%
Unknown 27.80%

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 49.00%
Female 50.90%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  5.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  22.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  51.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.60%
Black 23.60%
Hispanic 28.10%
White 36.30%
Other 7.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.00%
Hispanic 14.30%
White 55.70%
Other 10.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  16.00%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has some programs
  5.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  56
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  88.2
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  75.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services128 (93%)9 (7%)0 (0%)
SETSS13 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services65 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Speech-Language Therapy90 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (46%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned7 (54%)

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)
Regents English
  43
ELL Progress
  44
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