School for Human Rights, The (17K531)

600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-771-4793
Email: shradmissions@shronline.org
Hours: 08:10am - 03:00pm
Principal: Natasha Jack
School Website: https://www.tsfhr.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/46407
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/17K531/HS/
Subway: 2, 5 to Winthrop St
Bus: B12, B17, B43, B44, B44-SBS, B49
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About

The School for Human Rights offers next generation pathway experiences that build capacity to solve problems, collaborate, engage in research, and expand awareness of careers through work-based experiences , apprenticeships, and professional mentoring. Through an integration of business administration and entrepreneurship and information /science technologies students will prepare for success at competitive colleges and universities. Students will develop a hands-on understanding of business, integration of latest technologies, including gaming, product development, IT integration, marketing, e-commerce, agriculture business. The acquired skills provide a foundation for career and college readiness as well as prepare students for post-secondary study in variety of industries.

Academic Highlights: Dual Enrollment Pathways, CUNY College Now courses, Advanced Placement courses, SAT/ACT Preparation,, AVID: A premiere college and career readiness program featuring researched based strategies, curriculum and enrichment of metacognitive skills, Career program(s): Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Virtual Enterprise Agricultural Business Development, Information Technology, Access to Industry Certifications in Microsoft Office and Workplace Readiness, Scholars at Work, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), Work Based Learning, HEAT Practicum Experiences

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness Club, Gymnastics, Step, Table Tennis
Activities
Success Academy Program, Internship Expected & Available, Career Ready SYEP, Summer Internships, My Sister's Keeper, My Brothers Keeper, STEP , After School Program, Peer Mentoring, Student Government , LGBT Alliance , College & Career Readiness Club, Debate Club, Business Club, Podcasting, Agricultural Stands
Art Disciplines
Music
Art Performances
Concerts (1 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year)
Programs
STEAM Academy - Sustainability(K04X)
Computer Science & Technology, Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This is an interdisciplinary program for students interested in understanding the natural and urban environment and environmental ethics through hands-on and project-based learning. Students will develop analytical and process skills that will prepare them for college and a career in environmental science, solar technology, and emerging green industries. In addition, students will explore the real-world use of hydroponics, solar technology, and the importance of green living. 

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Virtual Enterprse & Entrepreneurship Academy (K05V)

This program is designed to develop our students' ability to compete in today's business market as professional, global, 21st-century leaders. Our curriculum includes partnerships with Virtual Enterprise and Ownership is the Future Students will have opportunities to participate in workshops and pitch competitions that focus on professional skills development, all supported by courses focused on business and entrepreneurship.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
190
232
    Grade 12 Students
79
86
    Grade 11 Students
35
79
    Grade 10 Students
37
33
    Grade 9 Students
39
34
Avg. Class Size
20.0
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 27
12 / 55
Attendance %
83%
79%
Graduation %
76%
89%
College %
54%
60%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
301 (31) / 120
0
360 / 116
32
STEAM Academy - Sustainability (K04X)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

15 / 49 (0.31)
7 / 11 (0.64)
Offers - Waitlist

24 / 95 (0.25)
8 / 21 (0.38)
Offers
Virtual Enterprse & Entrepreneurship Academy (K05V)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

7 / 49 (0.14)
2 / 11 (0.18)
Offers - Waitlist

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.43%
Academic Engagement 
  67.38%
Safety 
  77.13%
Bully Prevention 
  65.00%
Inclusivity 
  81.80%
Mental Support 
  71.33%
Environment 
  67.38%
Post-School Support 
  80.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.20%
School Satisfaction 
  65.91%
Student Behavior 
  55.13%
Student Support 
  81.81%
School Leadership 
  44.62%
Instructional Clarity 
  73.00%
Instructional Development 
  68.10%
Post-School Support 
  94.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  80.22%
Teacher Support 
  86.14%
Safety 
  86.33%
School Community 
  72.44%
School Leadership 
  83.38%
Post-School Support 
  82.00%

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. %
  87.20%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  42
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  33
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  60.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  407
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  434
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.40%
4-Year College 26.90%
Unknown 59.70%

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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 60.50%
Female 39.50%
English Language Learners:
  6.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  29.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  83.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 78.90%
Hispanic 9.50%
White 1.60%
Other 8.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 68.80%
Other 31.20%

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

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