Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences (18K629) 
5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-968-6630
Email: gmedrano@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:00am - 02:35pm
Principal: Sanatha Alexis
School Website: https://caas629.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/42280
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/18K629/HS/
Bus: B17, B35, B46, B47, B7, B8
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About
CAAS is a small school school located in the heart of East Flatbush, NY. We envision the development of the whole child by partnering with all stakeholders to provide equal access to experiences in the arts and sciences that connect to the next stage or our students' lives. Our goal for College and Career readiness is evident in all the support we provide our students. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.
Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, AP Courses Available, College Now Classes Available
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
Culinary Arts
Students are taught by chefs who have several years of experience in the restaurant industry. They begin by studying Kitchen Safety & Sanitation and progress through Recipes, Weights and Measures; Flavor and Nutrition; Knife Skills, Vegetable and Meat Fabrication; Stocks, Broths, Soups and Sauces; Cooking Methods, Techniques and Terms; International Cuisines. Students also learn through, internships, catering events, running a lunch cafe, and field trips to produce markets and restaurants.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Advanced sequence of study to prepare students for post-secondary work and informed selection of majors. This cutting-edge national pilot program of curriculum, instruction, and mentoring was designed in collaboration with our national college partners.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 23.90%
Other Postsecondary 1.50%
Unknown 44.70%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 46.80%
Black 85.50%
Hispanic 11.10%
Other 2.50%
White 36.40%
Other 27.20%
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