Boerum Hill School for International Studies, The (15K497)
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284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-330-9390
Email: sschmoeger@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 09:00am - 03:20pm
Principal: Samantha Schmoeger
School Website: https://www.bhsbk.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40301
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/15K497/HS/
Subway: A, C to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; F, G to Bergen St
Bus: B103, B41, B45, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67
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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.
Academic Highlights: Visual Arts & Performing Arts: Dance, Theater, Visual Art and Design, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, CTE program(s): Culinary Arts
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation
English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: French
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) Then to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 3) Then to New York City residents
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
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Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
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4-Year College 49.90%
Public Service 1.10%
Vocational Program 2.20%
Unknown 32.40%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 50.60%
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Black 27.30%
Hispanic 30.40%
White 32.00%
Other 5.90%
Hispanic 13.20%
White 55.90%
Other 14.70%
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