Multicultural High School (19K583)

999 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-827-2796
Hours: 8:20am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://mhsbk.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K583/
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School Leader: Peter Ng A Fook (pngafook@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Denisse Velasquez Del P (dvelasquezdelpozo2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Natalie Yaipen (nyaipen@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Steven Urrea (surrea2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Stacey Murray (smurray18@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Arlenis Ramirez (aramirez59@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our school is dedicated to helping English Language Learners (ELLs) develop their English proficiency. We believe that mastery of the English language is essential for college and work. Students are offered additional training in English as a New Language, technology, and other subjects during our extended-day program and on Saturdays. Classes are designed to prepare students to meet graduation requirements and the challenges of college and career. Supportive teachers will assist students as they meet their academic potential and become well-rounded, productive members of society. Newcomers are welcome.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 41%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, We offer both: a Transitional Bilingual Program and a Dual Language Program. To help our students adjust in a new country, we provide all of our new students with a Peer Group Mentor., We provide internship opportunities in various fields., We offer small class sizes that integrate academic content with English Language Development.

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Uniform

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, ELA (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf
PSAL Team
Franklin K. Lane Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Academy of Innovative Technology (19K618)
Brooklyn Lab School (19K639)
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School (19K659)
Multicultural High School (19K583)
Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare, The (19K764)
Other Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs
Latinos in Action (LIA), Music Club, My Brothers Keeper (MBK), My Sisters Keeper (MSK), Peer Group Connection (PGC)
Programs
Multicultural High School(L40A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:55 / 66 (0.83)18 / 66 (0.27)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 15 (0.20)1 / 15 (0.07)
Rank Avg: 4.43
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Dual Language Spanish(L40B)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Dual Language programs are designed to integrate English Language Learners with English-proficient students to receive content instruction in English and a target language.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:58 / 24 (2.42)37 / 24 (1.54)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 6 (0.50)2 / 6 (0.33)
Rank Avg: 4.71
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
282
335
349
    Grade 12 Students
61
68
73
    Grade 11 Students
89
97
82
    Grade 10 Students
76
101
102
    Grade 9 Students
56
69
92
Avg. Class Size
23.2
27.6
29.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.1
14.2
15.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 1
<5 / 9 / 0
<5 / 19 / 0
Attendance %
87%
90%
Graduation %
74%
92%
College %
40%
42%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
320 (88) / 111
64
241 (47) / 111
26

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.17%
Academic Engagement 
  74.82%
Safety 
  73.25%
Bully Prevention 
  70.00%
Inclusivity 
  81.00%
Mental Support 
  80.00%
Environment 
  71.43%
Post-School Support 
  85.40%
Teacher Responses 96% responded
Academic Rigor 
  85.50%
School Satisfaction 
  78.63%
Student Behavior 
  78.11%
Student Support 
  88.20%
School Leadership 
  85.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.60%
Instructional Development 
  88.83%
Post-School Support 
  91.50%
Family Responses 96% responded
Education 
  91.13%
Teacher Support 
  88.17%
Safety 
  89.67%
School Community 
  71.00%
School Leadership 
  89.10%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
IEP Support 
  95.33%

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. %
  75.00%
CC Regents
  43
Non-CC Regents
  62
Impact Score
  0.11
Performance Score
  0.08
College Aptitude
CCR
  41.60%
SAT Math
  378
SAT R/W
  371
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.90%
4-Year College 7.50%
Unknown 74.60%

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 58.20%
Female 41.80%
English Language Learners:
  90.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  3.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Hispanic 92.90%
Other 7.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 58.30%
Other 41.70%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  3.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  3.30%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  86.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  95.33%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services9 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (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
  33
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  74.7
ELL Progress
  54

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

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