Cobble Hill School of American Studies (15K519)

347 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-403-9544
Email: amule@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:39am - 03:00pm
Principal: Elizabeth Rodriguez
School Website: https://www.cobblehillhighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/44469
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/15K519/HS/
Subway: 2, 3 to Hoyt St; A, C to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; F, G to Bergen St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67
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About

At the New Cobble Hill, our vision is to know and empower our students as individuals so they will reach their maximum potential, make informed choices, and create meaningful lives. Through our programs and partnerships, our four-year sequence in Pre-Law, our four-year sequence in Biomedical Sciences, our AVID focus empowering students with the college-readiness skills necessary for the 21st Century, and our CUNY College Now courses, students explore career options and areas of interest in a learning community that values achievement in character, culture, and academics. Our students graduate with as strong knowledge of self, active participants in their learning, excellent decision-making skills, pride in work and achievement, and a strong ability to advocate for themselves and others. Cobble Hill Students actively participate in our vibrant after-school program. Our After school program offers an array of clubs and teams that spark the passions and interests of our students. Some include Step Team, Dance Team, PSAL Boy's Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Mock Trial/Moot Court Team, Drumline, Art Club, Soccer Club, Student Government, ESports, MBk & MSK Chapters, Opening Act Off Broadway Mentorship Program, Peer Leaders, Internships, Restorative Justice, Culinary Club, Chess Club, LGTBQ+ club, and many more. Our Goal is to elevate their learning, while sparking their interests beyond the classroom. Our belief in extending student learning beyond the confines of a classroom guides us to ensure that school trips are a regular part of the class experience. Our students get to experience trips to Washington DC., Virginia, Massachusetts, as well as College trips beyond the tri-state area. Becoming a Cobble Hill Student means that you graduate from us ready to pursue your dreams and equipped to explore your passions.

Academic Highlights: Four-Year Sequence Justice Resource Center Law Program, Moot Court, Mock Trial, International Moot Court Team, Drama (Opening Act), CUNY College Now at City Tech, College Writing, AVID School where students learn to take Cornell Notes, WICOR Strategies, Four-year Sequence in Biomedical Sciences (STEM) Project Lead the Way: Two Semester sequence in engineering: Student participation in Health Occupations Students of America. State of the art equipment, Virtual Reality to conduct virtual operations, dissections, etc. Fully equipped Science Labs., Classroom of Tomorrow Classrooms, Labs, College Office, Esports Room, Community School, CBO WEDIKO, Visual Arts Sequence, College Summit, Peer Leaders, Castle Learning, SAT Prep, 7 Advanced Placement Courses, Experiential Learning Opportunities such as Model State.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball
Other Sports
Boxing, Cheerleading, Dance, Double Dutch, Fitness Club, Martial Arts, Soccer, Step
Activities
Student Government, Drumline, Step Team, Dance Team, ESports, Peer Leaders, Fyrezone (Music Production & Film editing), Opening Act, Delloitte Academy, Art Club, Sewing Club, Mindfulness, Gardening Club, Step Team. Saturday Academy for MLLs, Culinary Club, Student Government, Soccer Club, Track, MBK and MSK Chapters.
Programs
Biomedical Sciences/Health Careers(K91A)
Science & Math

Whether discovering new cancer treatments or teaching healthy lifestyle choices, today's biomedical science professionals are tackling big challenges to make the world a better place. Our Biomedical Science students, through Project Lead the Way courses, are taking on these same real-world challenges while still in high school. Students engage in compelling, hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to problems using the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs.

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) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Pre-Law Institute/American Studies(K91B)
Law & Government

Are you a natural debater? Are you interested in issues of social justice, advocacy, and equity? Then our comprehensive four-year Pre-Law Institute and American Studies offerings may be the best fit for you. While in high school, our pre-law students are introduced to professional opportunities in criminal, constitutional, family, and civil law. Students engage in legal research, engage in moot court and mock trial, and learn about careers in law through simulations and real world experiences.

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) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Cobble Hill School of American Studies ASD Nest Program(K91C)

Cobble Hill School of American Studies ASD Horizon Program(K91H)

75K373 D75 Inclusion Program at Cobble Hill School of American Studies(K91U)

Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
327
414
    Grade 12 Students
108
154
    Grade 11 Students
71
93
    Grade 10 Students
73
93
    Grade 9 Students
75
74
Avg. Class Size
22.8
Complaints / Suspensions
5 / 34
7 / 38
Attendance %
83%
76%
Graduation %
77%
84%
College %
43%
67%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
421 (54) / 226
62
437 / 224
86
Biomedical Sciences/Health Careers (K91A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

21 / 81 (0.26)
1 / 18 (0.06)
Offers - Waitlist
Cobble Hill School of American Studies ASD Horizon Program (K91H)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Cobble Hill School of American Studies ASD Nest Program (K91C)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
75K373 D75 Inclusion Program at Cobble Hill School of American Studies (K91U)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Pre-Law Institute/American Studies (K91B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

15 / 97 (0.15)
4 / 22 (0.18)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 50% responded
Academic Rigor 
  68.00%
Academic Engagement 
  56.92%
Safety 
  72.44%
Bully Prevention 
  64.50%
Inclusivity 
  81.30%
Mental Support 
  66.10%
Environment 
  64.73%
Post-School Support 
  81.11%
Teacher Responses - 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  85.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.00%
Student Behavior 
  70.44%
Student Support 
  87.33%
School Leadership 
  86.67%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.40%
Instructional Development 
  84.47%
Post-School Support 
  94.63%
Family Responses - 19% responded
Education 
  91.13%
Teacher Support 
  89.17%
Safety 
  94.67%
School Community 
  86.22%
School Leadership 
  94.91%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.30%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  52
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  38
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  69.50%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  403
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  421
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.50%
4-Year College 44.40%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Public Service 0.90%
Vocational Program 9.60%
Unknown 27.70%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 48.30%
Female 51.70%
English Language Learners:
  21.70%
Students with IEPs:
  18.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  83.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.80%
Black 52.00%
Hispanic 37.60%
White 3.10%
Other 4.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 29.60%
White 48.10%
Other 22.30%
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