High School of Sports Management (21K348)

2630 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-333-7650
Hours: 8:00am - 3:55pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://www.thehssm.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K348/
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School Leader: Derek Cradle (dcradle@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Tanya Williams (twilliams18@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Thera Lewis (tlewis15@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Janu Williams (jwillia8@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Amany Helal (ahelal@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At the High School of Sports Management (HSSM), students have an opportunity to engage in experiential learning opportunities, working with professionals in the areas of Sports Marketing, Sports Journalism, Sports Media, Sports Medicine, Event Planning, and Computer Science. All students must adhere to a code of conduct spelled out in the non-negotiables and a strict uniform policy (white polo shirt, black slacks, and black shoes), both designed to continually reinforce the seriousness of purpose and mission of the school. Students are also required to participate in extensive after-school and summer bridge academic enrichment programs.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 60%

Academic Highlights: Small Group Instruction to ensure student performance is monitored for all students, Foundational courses offered to accelerate literacy acquisition, Liberation through Literacy-Science of Reading Approaches, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Financial Literacy Coursework, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art

AP Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited])...[more]

Course List

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Languages Offered

Spanish

Boys PSAL Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball

Co-ed PSAL Sports

Cricket, Stunt

PSAL Team

Lafayette Educational Complex
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
High School of Sports Management (21K348)
International High School at Lafayette (21K337)
Kingsborough Early College School (21K468)
Leaders High School (21K572)
Life Academy High School for Film and Music (21K559)

Art Courses

Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Traditional and Studio Art

Arts Summary

Welcome to the High School of Sport Management Technology program, where passion for sports meets the power of technology. Our comprehensive program offers a unique blend of graphic design, web development, AP Computer Science, and virtual reality, providing students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the sports industry's digital landscape. In the Graphic Design course, students will explore the principles of visual communication and design. They will learn how to create captivating graphics, logos, branding materials, and promotional content that effectively represent sports teams, athletes, and sports-related businesses. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, students will develop proficiency in industry-standard design software and tools, enabling them to unleash their creativity and produce visually stunning materials that capture the spirit and energy of sports. The Web Development course equips students with the skills to create and maintain impactful online presences for sports organizations. In today's digital age, a strong web presence is essential for engaging fans, promoting events, and connecting with sponsors. Students will learn coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with concepts like responsive design and user experience (UX) principles. By building interactive and dynamic websites, students will gain the ability to tailor digital experiences specifically to the needs of sports teams and businesses, enhancing their online visibility and audience engagement.

Programs

Sport Management Business(K97R)
Business

An exposure to the Industry of Traditional Sports with a four-year expectation of mathematics and science rounded with a concentration in sports management. The courses available in this area are: Introduction to Sports Management, Business Communication, Operations and Facilities Management.

Method:

Ed. Opt.

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

	2024-25	2023-24
GE applicants/seats:	22 / 46 (0.48)	43 / 88 (0.49)
SWD applicants/seats:	8 / 10 (0.80)	9 / 20 (0.45)
Rank Avg:		5.99
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
GE:	All accepted
SWD:	All accepted
Offer Prediction:

Sport Management Technology(K97S)
Computer Science & Technology

High-end computers will be used to enhance the information and growth of our students. This course includes: Graphic Design, Web Development, Virtual Reality, and AP Computer Science. Students use Adobe applications to learn image and video editing skills to create digital content. They also learn coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and Java Script to create and develop websites. In Virtual Reality, students utilize Blender to create digital models and animations , and import them into Unity / Unreal Engine to develop VR games.

Method:

Ed. Opt.

Requirement:

Priority:

(Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
(Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis

	2024-25	2023-24
GE applicants/seats:	10 / 28 (0.36)	17 / 55 (0.31)
SWD applicants/seats:	7 / 7 (1.00)	6 / 13 (0.46)
Rank Avg:		5.96
	Offers	Offers - 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

388

338

333

Grade 12 Students

106

Grade 11 Students

119

Grade 10 Students

112

122

Grade 9 Students

Avg. Class Size

25.9

21.7

21.2

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

11.7

10.9

12.5

Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD

<5 / 0 / 6

7 / 19 / 1

7 / 49 / 0

Attendance %

80%

81%

Graduation %

79%

65%

College %

26%

41%

Total Applicants / Seats

Total Offers

368 (47) / 91
47

386 (75) / 176
0

325 (50) / 176
0

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 77% responded

Academic Rigor

65.00%

Academic Engagement

59.82%

Safety

67.13%

Bully Prevention

61.00%

Inclusivity

68.27%

Mental Support

66.50%

Environment

61.50%

Post-School Support

68.40%

Teacher Responses 63% responded

Academic Rigor

72.50%

School Satisfaction

68.38%

Student Behavior

33.44%

Student Support

68.47%

School Leadership

66.33%

Instructional Clarity

56.80%

Instructional Development

65.72%

Post-School Support

86.83%

Family Responses 24% responded

Education

83.13%

Teacher Support

82.00%

Safety

82.33%

School Community

67.38%

School Leadership

81.20%

Post-School Support

83.00%

IEP Support

77.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

79.30%

CC Regents

Non-CC Regents

Impact Score

0.34

Performance Score

0.28

College Aptitude

CCR

37.10%

SAT Math

430

SAT R/W

424

Postsecondary

2-Year College 34.20%
4-Year College 16.40%
Unknown 49.40%

School Demographics (2024-25)

Student Population:

Male 76.00%
Female 24.00%

English Language Learners:

48.50%

Students with Disabilities:

17.50%

Economic Need Index:

93.80%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 11.90%
Black 14.90%
Hispanic 39.20%
White 32.20%
Other 1.80%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Asian 23.30%
Black 40.00%
White 26.70%
Other 10.00%

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

18.90%

Students with SETSS

0.00%

Students with ICT

15.10%

Students with SC

0.00%

Has all programs

90.00%

Has some programs

10.00%

Has no programs

0.00%

Has all services

85.00%

Has some services

0.00%

Has no services

15.00%

IEP Student Performance

Regents English

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents US Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

4-Year Grad. Rate

54.5

IEP Movement

Excellent

IEP Support

77.33%

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)

Program	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services	51 (76%)	>5 (?)	<=5 (?)

Service	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Counseling Services	>5 (97%)	N/A (N/A)	<=5 (3%)
Counseling Services Bilingual	0 (0%)	0 (0%)	<=5 (100%)
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 (96%)	N/A (N/A)	<=5 (4%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual	0 (0%)	<=5 (100%)	0 (0%)

Transportation	Number Receiving
Curb to School	<=5 (?)
Stop to School	0 (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

ELL Performance (2023-24)

Regents English

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents US Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

4-Year Grad. Rate

ELL Progress

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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