Boys and Girls High School (16K455)

1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-467-1700
Hours: 9:00am - 3:20pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://boysandgirlshs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/16K455/
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School Leader: Grecian Harrison (gharris6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lavonne Gaston (lgaston2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Damali Jimenez Ozoria (djimenezozoria@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Damali Jimenez Ozoria (djimenezozoria@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Carmen Cain (ccain2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Damali Jimenez Ozoria (djimenezozoria@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At the historic Boys and Girls High School, our school's mission is to develop in each student the necessary skills to acquire and apply knowledge by providing a social, emotional and physical environment that is nurturing, supportive and intellectually challenging and conducive to learning for all students. Our goal is to prepare students to achieve their full potential, make positive choices, and have a plan for life after high school. We believe students achieve success and embrace learning when they feel safe and are supported by competent and caring adults, therefore we make sure students are provided a safe environment where everyone feels secured to engage in the learning process. At Boys and Girls High School, we nurture our students in their social and academic development by providing them with high quality instruction regardless if they are special needs and or ENL. Furthermore, we have worked diligently to establish a positive relationship with families and our community. Our Boys and Girls High School Family Resource Center and Food Pantry, has enabled us to address food insecurities in our community and provide food, clothes, and laundry services to families. To enhance student attendance, we opened the BGHS Breakfast Bar where students have access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food options. Enhancing communication with families has also allowed the school to address the growing needs of our community. Students at Boys and Girls High School are also prepared for post-secondary studies and career pathways. Our CTE programs in electrical engineering, computer programming, and architectural drafting are state approved. We are also in year 2 of HVAC and a partnering school with the Brooklyn STEAM Center at the Brooklyn Navy yard.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 73%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, FutureReadyNYC: HVAC & Decarbonization Pilot Pathway, SAT Prep, College and Career Advisement, College and Career Trips, Saturday Tutoring Academy, and Regents Bootcamp, College Credits through University of Pennsylvania, CTE program(s): Architectural Drafting, Computer Science, Electrical Installation

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • 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), AP African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States History, ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Boys and Girls High School
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Boys and Girls High School (16K455)
Nelson Mandela High School (16K765)
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
Clubs
and TEALS Partnership with Microsoft, Drone Programming, Forensic Science, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Hydroponics, Solar Paneling, Web Design and Gamming
Art Courses
Design and Applied Arts, General Theater
Arts Summary
The goal of the Boys and Girls High School (BGHS) Arts Department is to create a safe space for students to learn about themselves and express their uniqueness and view of the world through music, dance, and theater as well as expose them to Art careers.
Programs
Brooklyn STEAM Center(K10A)
Engineering

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) provides a CTE focus on a range of courses in four industry areas: information technology, graphics, engineering, and architecture. The program includes innovative technical training leading to certification and opportunities to earn college credit and will also offer opportunities to complete work-based learning sequences (e.g. internships) to provide pathways to employment and/or post-secondary credentials.

10th Grade seats available

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) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:16 / 103 (0.16)6 / 82 (0.07)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 22 (0.36)11 / 15 (0.73)
Rank Avg: 6.60
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Smart Scholars Program(K10E)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program is comprised of a vigorous curriculum which gives scholars the opportunity to earn a New York State high school diploma and up to 30 transferrable college credits and enrichment high school credits from AP for All and the College Now program at the New York City College of Technology.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:3 / 68 (0.04)10 / 53 (0.19)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 15 (0.13)1 / 10 (0.10)
Rank Avg: 6.76
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Institute for Career & Technical Education(K10S)
Engineering

This program provides students with rigorous academic course-work and a sequence of applied skills in the following career pathways: Electrical Installation, Architecture, Computer Programming, and Theater Arts. Students will have the opportunity to earn an Advanced Regents diploma, pursue industry-recognized credentials and additional industry training, and receive support to enter the workforce.

10th Grade seats available

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) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:8 / 244 (0.03)12 / 122 (0.10)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 50 (0.14)11 / 23 (0.48)
Rank Avg: 6.41
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Boys and Girls High School ACES 12:1:1 Program(K10Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 11 (0.09)4 / 11 (0.36)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
Zoned(K10Z)
Zoned

Zoned students have access to all Boys and Girls High School programs including Advanced Placement and other college level courses and specialized electives.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:5 / 34 (0.15)10 / 48 (0.21)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 9 (0.33)4 / 18 (0.22)
Rank Avg: 6.64
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
352
374
399
    Grade 12 Students
106
89
88
    Grade 11 Students
83
115
107
    Grade 10 Students
87
84
124
    Grade 9 Students
76
86
80
Avg. Class Size
17.1
15.9
18.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
8.3
8.8
8.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
15 / 0 / 94
22 / 116 / 68
26 / 81 / 75
Attendance %
82%
81%
Graduation %
77%
83%
College %
34%
26%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
662 (53) / 531
-1
712 (68) / 369
96
715 (94) / 285
140
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 66% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.83%
Academic Engagement 
  63.09%
Safety 
  63.38%
Bully Prevention 
  55.63%
Inclusivity 
  74.55%
Mental Support 
  70.50%
Environment 
  62.00%
Post-School Support 
  76.60%
Teacher Responses 42% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.50%
School Satisfaction 
  75.38%
Student Behavior 
  60.56%
Student Support 
  76.00%
School Leadership 
  59.07%
Instructional Clarity 
  61.80%
Instructional Development 
  75.17%
Post-School Support 
  88.50%
Family Responses 17% responded
Education 
  86.88%
Teacher Support 
  88.50%
Safety 
  83.00%
School Community 
  72.71%
School Leadership 
  82.40%
Post-School Support 
  87.50%
IEP 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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  78.10%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  56
Impact Score
  0.15
Performance Score
  0.2
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.90%
SAT Math
  386
SAT R/W
  398
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.80%
4-Year College 19.30%
Unknown 69.90%

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 62.80%
Female 37.20%
English Language Learners:
  8.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  34.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 71.00%
Hispanic 20.50%
White 2.00%
Other 5.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 73.80%
Hispanic 11.90%
Other 14.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  32.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  15.00%
Students with SC
  12.30%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  7.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  47
Regents Algebra I
  43
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  69.6
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services53 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class48 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School10 (83%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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)
ELL Progress
  80
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