School for Classics High School (19K683)

370 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-277-1069
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.schoolforclassics.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K683/
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School Leader: Nicole Tancredi (ntancredi@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ivory Ellison (iellison2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lazette Moore (lmoore11@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Donagh Ogrady (dogrady2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kathryn Bedneau (kbedneau@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The School for Classics High School empowers diverse learners through an innovative curriculum that integrates humanities and technology by connecting classical knowledge with contemporary tools. Its specialized course offerings are organized into three dynamic majors: Theater Arts & Classical Performance, Mixed Media & Digital Humanities, and STEAM Through Classical Inquiry. [more]
Academic Score
  32.94%
Survey Score
  77.44%
About & Events

School for Classics empowers diverse learners through an innovative curriculum that integrates humanities and technology. We foster critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and ethical leadership by connecting classical knowledge with contemporary tools, preparing students to become thoughtful contributors in an increasingly complex world. Our educational premise is that all students deserve instruction [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%

Academic Highlights: Black History Courses, Advanced Placement Courses in English, Psychology, African American Studies, World Language, Environmental Science, College Now Partnership with Medgar Evers College, 3 majors: Theater Arts & Classical Performance Major, Mixed Media & Digital Humanities Major, STEAM Through Classical Inquiry Major, College Courses through Howard University, Cornell University, Notre [more]

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (Advanced Placement), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball
PSAL Team
The School For Classics
Clubs
Anime Club, Basketball Clinic, Dancing Divas, ESports, Fashion & Travel Club, Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, MBSK, Music Club [more]
Art Courses
Theater Literacy, Theater Making/Performance, Theater Production, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
At School for Classics High School, we have developed a comprehensive and dynamic arts program that engages students throughout their high school journey, fostering creativity, self-expression, and technical skills across various artistic disciplines. Our arts curriculum begins with a foundation for all freshmen, who take an introduction to theater [more]
Programs & Offers
Theater Skills(L53A)
Performing Arts

We have developed an interesting sequence of theater courses that involve portraying complex characters, scene work, monologues, improvisation, and stage craft. Students begin their high school career with introductory theater classes which progress to the writing, production, and performing of plays and shows.

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
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:47 / 88 (0.53)32 / 88 (0.36)
SWD applicants/seats:19 / 20 (0.95)22 / 20 (1.10)
Rank Avg: 5.865.39
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
356
320
272
    Grade 12 Students
83
64
52
    Grade 11 Students
98
73
64
    Grade 10 Students
101
95
75
    Grade 9 Students
74
88
81
Avg. Class Size
23.6
26.5
25.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.3
14.2
12.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
6 / 0 / 0
<5 / 22 / 0
6 / 43 / 0
Attendance %
76%
84%
Graduation %
75%
83%
College %
33%
34%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
262 (66) / 108
66
229 (54) / 108
0
242 (73) / 108
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 32% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.50%
Academic Engagement 
  70.45%
Safety 
  70.00%
Bully Prevention 
  53.75%
Inclusivity 
  73.73%
Mental Support 
  73.88%
Environment 
  67.79%
Post-School Support 
  77.10%
Teacher Responses 52% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.00%
School Satisfaction 
  71.38%
Student Behavior 
  61.22%
Student Support 
  80.80%
School Leadership 
  88.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.60%
Instructional Development 
  72.56%
Post-School Support 
  93.67%
Family Responses 21% responded
Education 
  93.25%
Teacher Support 
  89.50%
Safety 
  85.33%
School Community 
  66.25%
School Leadership 
  87.80%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%
IEP 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. %
  75.00%
CC Regents
  49
Non-CC Regents
  47
Impact Score
  0.18
Performance Score
  0.2
College Aptitude
CCR
  30.10%
SAT Math
  369
SAT R/W
  405
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.70%
4-Year College 41.20%
Unknown 45.10%

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 53.10%
Female 46.90%
English Language Learners:
  34.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  28.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 15.40%
Black 35.70%
Hispanic 35.70%
White 4.80%
Other 8.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 37.50%
White 29.20%
Other 33.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  27.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.90%
Students with ICT
  19.10%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  55.00%
Has all services
  49.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  51.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  50
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  49
Regents Living Env.
  42
4-Year Grad. Rate
  78.6
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services58 (74%)20 (26%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services17 (37%)N/A (N/A)29 (63%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy11 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy21 (58%)N/A (N/A)15 (42%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (80%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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
  34
Regents Gl. Hist.
  50
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  52
Regents Living Env.
  42
4-Year Grad. Rate
  63.2
ELL Progress
  61
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