Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity (18K566)

6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-968-4200
Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://brooklynx.us/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/18K566/
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School Leader: Jennyvi Fajardo (jfajardo@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Robin Simmons (rsimmons8@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tara Leach (tleach@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Octavia James (ojames2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Guerline Morency (gmorency@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Cynthia Gilligan (cgilligan@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our community is committed to educational equity and excellence. We provide students of all backgrounds and experiences the chance to experience rigorous, challenging curricula, along with community support to excel in their lives beyond high school. Our Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Mathematics program utilizes a S.T.E.A.M. approach to facilitate learning experiences driven by problem solving, discovery, and exploratory learning. S.T.E.A.M. is present in all subjects and allows students to connect what they learn with what they see around them, and who they are. S.T.E.A.M. learning promotes student readiness for college, prepares them for a 21st century workforce, and provides opportunities for critical and design thinking. We are a cellphone-free space and we prioritize meaningful interactions and engagement beyond technology, encouraging a balanced approach to education. One of the unique features of our school is our school community garden and hydroponics program, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students cultivate their understanding of agriculture and sustainability. Our school is not just a of learning but a nurturing environment that fosters holistic development in our students. We take pride in offering a diverse range of programs, clubs, educational trips and activities that cater to the individual interests and passions of our students. Looking ahead to the next school year, we are expanding our Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in AP French, AP Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre Calculus, AP Calculus, AP World History, AP Spanish, and AP Art and Design Program. These rigorous academic programs aim to challenge and inspire students to achieve their full potential while preparing them for higher education and beyond.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%

Academic Highlights: Music Production, Hydroponics, Dance, Financial Literacy, Debate

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
South Shore HS
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Academy for Conservation and the Environment (18K637)
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity (18K566)
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School (18K567)
Victory Collegiate High School (18K576)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Double Dutch, Fitness, Martial Arts, Running, Soccer, Track, Yoga
Clubs
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cooking, Creative Writing, Crochet, Debate, Express Yourself, Forensic Science, Gardening, Hydroponics, Jewerly making, Karaoke, Law, Leo Club, Lunch Social, Martial Arts, MSK and MBK, Open Studio and Mural Arts, Recycling, Sewing, Video Games, Workout, Yoga club
Art
Brooklyn X School offers a diverse and dynamic arts program designed to cater to the varied interests and talents of our students. Our comprehensive range of art courses, residencies, and after-school programs provides opportunities for creative exploration and growth in multiple disciplines. Our offerings include Visual Arts, where students can develop foundational skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture; Digital Arts and Digital Media, which focus on contemporary art forms using technology; and Music Production, where students can learn about composing, recording, and producing music. Our Open Art Studio provides a space for students to work on personal projects with guidance from our skilled instructors. We also offer unique programs such as Art Therapy, which supports students' emotional and mental well-being through creative expression, and Culinary Arts, where students can explore the art of cooking and food presentation. Our Dance Residency program allows students to engage in various dance forms, enhancing their physical and artistic abilities. For the 2024-25 school year, we are excited to introduce two Advanced Placement courses: AP 2-D Art and Design. These courses will challenge students to create college-level artwork and develop their portfolios for future academic and professional opportunities. At Brooklyn X School, our arts program is dedicated to fostering creativity, self-expression, and artistic excellence in a supportive and inspiring school community.
Programs
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Program(L32A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

S.T.E.A.M. education creates an integrated, innovative and equitable learning environment in every classroom. We use a S.T.E.A.M. approach in order to facilitate learning experiences driven by problem solving, discovery, and exploratory learning. S.T.E.A.M. allows students to connect what they learn with what they see around them and who they are, promotes student readiness for college, prepares them for a 21st century workforce, and provides opportunities for critical and design thinking.

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:48 / 61 (0.79)35 / 61 (0.57)
SWD applicants/seats:13 / 14 (0.93)17 / 14 (1.21)
Rank Avg: 6.08
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
253
205
183
    Grade 12 Students
60
44
42
    Grade 11 Students
50
61
50
    Grade 10 Students
63
52
54
    Grade 9 Students
80
48
37
Avg. Class Size
22.4
24.3
19.6
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.2
11.8
11.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
7 / 0 / 0
<5 / 11 / 0
7 / 14 / 0
Attendance %
84%
82%
Graduation %
87%
91%
College %
35%
36%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
448 (61) / 75
0
371 (52) / 75
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 72% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.17%
Academic Engagement 
  68.45%
Safety 
  75.38%
Bully Prevention 
  67.00%
Inclusivity 
  77.09%
Mental Support 
  73.88%
Environment 
  70.07%
Post-School Support 
  79.00%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.50%
School Satisfaction 
  74.75%
Student Behavior 
  59.11%
Student Support 
  90.27%
School Leadership 
  84.67%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.20%
Instructional Development 
  87.50%
Post-School Support 
  93.83%
Family Responses 11% responded
Education 
  91.00%
Teacher Support 
  94.50%
Safety 
  87.00%
School Community 
  91.17%
School Leadership 
  90.30%
Post-School 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. %
  87.70%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  57
Impact Score
  0.34
Performance Score
  0.43
College Aptitude
CCR
  26.00%
SAT Math
  397
SAT R/W
  423
Postsecondary
2-Year College 31.00%
4-Year College 11.90%
Unknown 57.10%

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 66.00%
Female 34.00%
English Language Learners:
  36.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.30%
Black 68.40%
Hispanic 17.40%
White 5.90%
Other 4.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 47.10%
Other 52.90%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  13.70%
Students with SC
  1.00%
Has some programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  52
Regents Algebra I
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services40 (93%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (17%)N/A (N/A)>5 (83%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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)
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  65
Regents Living Env.
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.7
ELL Progress
  66
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