Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies (21K344)

521 West Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-265-0329
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://RachelCarsonhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K344/
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School Leader: Stephen Mc Nally (smcnally@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Clara Pou (cpou2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lakisha Davis (ldavis12@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Aprila Johnson (ajohnson171@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lisa Kureczka (lkureczka@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies (RCHSC) is a medium-sized high school of about 622 students with a mission to foster critical thinking, grit, and environmental consciousness, preparing students for college or the world of work. The course offerings are rigorous and include advanced programs like the Syracuse [more]
Academic Score
  50.47%
Survey Score
  78.47%
About & Events

The mission of Rachel Carson High School is to provide every student with a student-centered and rigorous curriculum that fosters critical thinking. We seek to ensure that each student displays grit, perseverance and empathy, is prepared for college or the world of work and has a post-graduation plan, is able [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 59%

Academic Highlights: Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) Design Thinking Program (Arts), Dual Enrollment College Courses through St. John's University, Sustainable Urban Agriculture Program, Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) Science Research Program, FutureReadyNYC: Software Developer Program

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, [more]

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 Art History, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
William E. Grady
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies (21K344)
William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School (21K620)
Other Sports
Badminton, Bowling, Fitness, Handball, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Clubs
and more!, Aquarium Club, Board Games Club, Coding, Dungeons and Dragons, Filmmaking, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Photography [more]
Art Courses
Art History, General Visual Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
During the 2023-24 school year, Rachel Carson High School offered courses in visual arts, film history and basic film production, design thinking, AP 2D Art and Design, and AP Art History.
Programs & Offers
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies(L01R)
Environmental Science

Our general admission program offers students access to our Sustainable Urban Agriculture program, HE3AT program, NYC FutureReady in Computer Science program, and various electives.

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) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:121 / 138 (0.88)137 / 131 (1.05)
SWD applicants/seats:24 / 32 (0.75)24 / 29 (0.83)
Rank Avg: 6.335.91
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
75K771 D75 Inclusion Program at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies(L01U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)1 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 1 (1.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Offers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
622
593
601
    Grade 12 Students
137
117
149
    Grade 11 Students
156
159
142
    Grade 10 Students
150
168
143
    Grade 9 Students
179
149
167
Avg. Class Size
28.1
27.0
28.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.1
14.3
15.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
15 / 0 / 3
36 / 54 / 10
16 / 33 / 5
Attendance %
87%
86%
Graduation %
88%
95%
College %
69%
48%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
614 (146) / 171
173
469 (162) / 160
200
427 (116) / 148
175

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 70% responded
Academic Rigor 
  72.67%
Academic Engagement 
  66.64%
Safety 
  71.63%
Bully Prevention 
  68.13%
Inclusivity 
  75.27%
Mental Support 
  70.00%
Environment 
  64.50%
Post-School Support 
  73.90%
Teacher Responses 91% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.50%
School Satisfaction 
  80.25%
Student Behavior 
  62.67%
Student Support 
  88.33%
School Leadership 
  89.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.40%
Instructional Development 
  86.28%
Post-School Support 
  94.83%
Family Responses 20% responded
Education 
  87.63%
Teacher Support 
  82.00%
Safety 
  83.67%
School Community 
  64.63%
School Leadership 
  85.20%
Post-School Support 
  86.50%
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. %
  90.20%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.53
College Aptitude
CCR
  45.00%
SAT Math
  427
SAT R/W
  447
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.40%
4-Year College 42.00%
Unknown 36.60%

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 57.20%
Female 42.80%
English Language Learners:
  19.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 13.30%
Black 8.50%
Hispanic 18.20%
White 55.90%
Other 4.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 11.90%
White 66.70%
Other 21.40%

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
  19.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  13.80%
Students with SC
  0.80%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  10.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  62
Regents Gl. Hist.
  70
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  95.8
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 Services91 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (33%)N/A (N/A)>5 (67%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School14 (88%)
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
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  73
Regents US Hist.
  71
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  61
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80.6
ELL Progress
  76

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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