High School for Civil Rights (19K504)

400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-688-7960
Email: stomlin@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 3:15pm
Principal: Sheila Tomlin
School Website: http://civilrightshs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K504/
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Subway: 3 to Pennsylvania Av; L to Livonia Av
Bus: B14, B15, B20, B83
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About

This is a dynamic institution that provides high-quality programs that emphasize Civil Rights issues and Law. We prepare students for careers in law and legal field, social sciences, and public policy and advocacy. Students develop skills in lyrical composition, writing, legal research, simulated court proceedings, and paralegal studies. Students compete in Moot Court competitions, and serve as judges, attorneys, jurors, bailiffs, and clerks in the Academy's Youth Court. A courtroom is available for mock trials and law-related classes. Whether your plans are to enroll in a four-year university or a law enforcement or legal training program, the High School for Civil Rights provides students with the academic background and workplace exposure needed for success. AP courses, College Now, Student Service Programs, Public Speaking, NAACP, Honor Roll Society, Drivers Ed and Notary Public License training, PSAL sports are also offered.

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Academic Highlights: Advance Literacy in all Classrooms, College Partnerships, Internships, jobs, Drivers Ed and Career opportunities, NAACP Student Advocacy and Civic Leadership Programs, Nurturing Learning Environment

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • 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
AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited])
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Football, Martial Arts, Step, Swimming, Track, Yoga
Clubs
Civics for All, College Access, Debate Team, Drivers Ed, Equal Justice Initiatives, Justice Resource Center Partnership, Law Club, Moot Court, NAACP membership, Notary Public License training, Urban Justice Center membership.
Art Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Dance Performances (6 per year), Films (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Programs
Law and Government(K63X)
Law & Government

This program is designed to provide an in-depth look at the American Political System, along with an overview of the American legal system. Students are encouraged to participate in discussion and debate and examine legal documents, political culture and ideology, the role of the media, criminal and civil law, along with many other interesting and relevant topics. Further, students will be exposed to the operation of state and local government with the object of making them more responsible participants in the political process. Students will participate in Mock trials and Moot court competitions around the city.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Social Justice and Civic Leadership (K64S)
Law & Government

This program is designed to introduce students to social justice issues and assist them in discovering their ability to create positive change in their own world and community. Students will critically analyze various social movements that happens globally and locally. Students will also explore and discuss how civic engagement influence human understanding, relationships, and behavior for centuries. Students will understand how individuals operate within community contexts created through interactions and relationships structured by sociability, belonging, and responsibility.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
204
140
168
    Grade 12 Students
31
25
49
    Grade 11 Students
59
29
37
    Grade 10 Students
50
50
36
    Grade 9 Students
64
36
46
Avg. Class Size
23.8
17.1
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 20
<5 / 6
Attendance %
79%
76%
Graduation %
79%
84%
71%
College %
45%
25%
32%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
417 (37) / 108
0
319 / 108
30
Law and Government (K63X)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)


23 / 44 (0.52)
4 / 10 (0.40)
Offers - Waitlist


14 / 88 (0.16)
7 / 20 (0.35)
Offers



Social Justice and Civic Leadership (K64S)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)


9 / 44 (0.20)
1 / 10 (0.10)
Offers - Waitlist

All accepted

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

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  58.14%
Academic Engagement 
  54.31%
Safety 
  63.50%
Bully Prevention 
  56.88%
Inclusivity 
  68.60%
Mental Support 
  52.89%
Environment 
  56.75%
Post-School Support 
  65.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.60%
School Satisfaction 
  76.58%
Student Behavior 
  49.88%
Student Support 
  78.86%
School Leadership 
  73.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  72.90%
Post-School Support 
  98.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  83.83%
Teacher Support 
  78.71%
Safety 
  91.33%
School Community 
  78.44%
School Leadership 
  86.50%
Post-School Support 
  74.00%

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. %
  79.30%
CC Regents
  60
Non-CC Regents
  55
Impact Score
  0.45
Performance Score
  0.41
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  41.40%
SAT Math
  341
SAT R/W
  384
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.40%
4-Year College 26.50%
Unknown 55.10%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 52.50%
Female 47.50%
English Language Learners:
  27.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.00%
Black 52.50%
Hispanic 36.80%
White 1.00%
Other 7.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 62.50%
Other 37.50%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  31.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  23.60%
Students with SC
  1.40%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.99
Regents English
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  49
Regents Algebra I
  52
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services43 (93%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
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

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