Nelson Mandela High School (16K765)

1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-804-6805
Hours: 8:30am - 3:09pm
School Website: https://www.mandelaschoolnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/16K765/
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School Leader: Matthew Anderson (manders6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Breea Ellison (bellison@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kimley Desir (kdesir@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Naquan Braswell (nbraswell@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kimley Desir (kdesir@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Nelson Mandela High School for Social Justice takes a student centered approach to encourage healthy identity growth, a critical conscious understanding of the world, and adopting inquiry techniques that support student independence and leadership. Mandela uses media to offer two pathways to explore social justice study: 1.Civics and 2. Technology. Students are able to gain credentials that support employment and further education in each field. Students also engage in metacognitive educational practices organized through the International Baccalaureate Organization. Every student will have an opportunity to earn a job ready Computer Science certifications, immersive experiences in law, social justice and community service that can lead to a New York State recognized Civic Seal. Mandela partners with NEST and offer exclusive seats into this educational program. Mandela also has a relationship with the Nelson Mandela foundation, a South African based organization that focuses on empowering world connections that represents Nelson Mandelas vision around education and equity. We look to give every student an opportunity to travel to South Africa and internationally. Mandela is part of the Boys and Girls High School educational campus. Students are encouraged to participate on Boys and Girls Campus Sports teams that include the 2023-24 PSAL New York City 3A Championship Football team, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. All Nelson Mandela students can take part on campus sports, but also create club sports through student needs. As a small community, we look to fill the needs of each of our students as they express interest.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 92%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, College Now, Howard University, Cornell University (National Equity Lab), Commercial Drone Pilot, CISCO Networking Computer Science

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
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, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Tennis
Clubs
Black Lives Matter, Flag Football, Gaming, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Step, Student Government (Barraza)
Programs
Social Media, Journalism, and Social Justice(K15A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program introduces students to the vast history of journalism as it has evolved into a social media while examining critical issues and events locally and internationally as it applies to the African Diaspora. We aim to prepare students for careers in print and digital journalism. Students will contribute to the school newspaper and literary magazine, social media outlets, take part in literary activism, and engage in real application of journalism skills through trips to media outlets and internships.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:11 / 44 (0.25)10 / 44 (0.23)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 7 (0.29)12 / 10 (1.20)
Rank Avg: 6.95
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Communication Arts(K15E)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

While introducing students to the vast history of the different presentations of media that fuel the communications industry: graphic arts, advertising, film and television, podcasting, the program examines critical issues and events locally and internationally as it applies to the African Diaspora. The program looks to prepare students for interests in fields of broadcast media and its public relations. Students will contribute to and participate in a school podcast, visual media shows/ productions trips to organizations that support the mass media industry, and participate in internships.

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:9 / 44 (0.20)2 / 44 (0.05)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 7 (0.29)1 / 10 (0.10)
Rank Avg: 6.79
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Nelson Mandela High School ASD Nest Program(K15Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 6 (0.17)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
136
145
133
    Grade 12 Students
24
36
27
    Grade 11 Students
45
30
36
    Grade 10 Students
33
48
34
    Grade 9 Students
34
31
36
Avg. Class Size
17.5
18.7
18.5
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
7.3
8.6
7.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 5
<5 / 13 / 7
<5 / 35 / 4
Attendance %
82%
79%
Graduation %
84%
95%
College %
38%
42%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
250 (25) / 114
0
213 (25) / 114
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  57.33%
Academic Engagement 
  50.64%
Safety 
  60.75%
Bully Prevention 
  54.75%
Inclusivity 
  66.73%
Mental Support 
  56.00%
Environment 
  51.36%
Post-School Support 
  65.30%
Teacher Responses 62% responded
Academic Rigor 
  68.50%
School Satisfaction 
  58.38%
Student Behavior 
  47.33%
Student Support 
  81.80%
School Leadership 
  60.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  68.20%
Instructional Development 
  60.94%
Post-School Support 
  91.83%
Family Responses 80% responded
Education 
  95.50%
Teacher Support 
  94.33%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  71.38%
School Leadership 
  96.50%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  93.33%

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. %
  84.80%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.33
Performance Score
  0.32
College Aptitude
CCR
  31.70%
SAT Math
  348
SAT R/W
  385
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.60%
4-Year College 17.30%
Unknown 54.10%

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 60.30%
Female 39.70%
English Language Learners:
  8.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  36.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.70%
Black 75.00%
Hispanic 13.20%
Other 11.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 69.20%
Other 30.80%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  36.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  28.30%
Students with SC
  0.70%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  51
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  93.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services45 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services17 (71%)N/A (N/A)7 (29%)
Occupational Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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
  50
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