Brooklyn School for Social Justice, The (32K549)

400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-381-7100
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://BSSJBrooklyn.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/32K549/
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School Leader: Patrick Cooper (pcooper6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Tamia Cody (tcody2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Alejandra Uribe Ortiz (auribeortiz@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Michael Bolt (mbolt@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Michael Bolt (mbolt@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Samantha Wong (swong40@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Samantha Chu (schu4@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Brooklyn School for Social Justice (32K549) is a small, close-knit school focused on developing confident leaders through its core values of truth, humanity, diversity, and justice. Its course offerings emphasize Social Justice and Leadership and include special elective courses like Bio-Ethics and Law and Justice, promoting community engagement through [more]
Academic Score
  33.82%
Survey Score
  74.39%
About & Events

At BSSJ, you'll be part of a small, close-knit school where everyone knows your name and supports your success. Were all about helping students become confident leaders who care about making a difference in the world. Our values,truth, humanity, diversity, and justice guide everything we do. You'll have the [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%

Academic Highlights: Teachers integrate technology by using Google Classroom and other blended learning programs to expand online coursework, self-paced, project and inquiry-based learning opportunities. Chrome books are available for every student., Our student's partner with Make the Road New York, and have participated in several marches and rallies against social injustice through [more]

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer [more]

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Bushwick Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Academy for Excellence in Leadership (32K403)
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering, The (32K552)
Brooklyn School for Math and Research, The (32K168)
Brooklyn School for Social Justice, The (32K549)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Fitness, Step, Table Tennis
Clubs
a health and wellness program founded by actor, a jazz band, a table tennis club, an eSports team, Just Keep Livin', Matthew McConaughey. Debate team, National Honor Society, yearbook
Art Courses
Traditional and Studio Art
Programs & Offers
Social Justice and Leadership for Collegiate Scholars(K54A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

The Brooklyn School for Social Justice (BSSJ) offers scholars the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and transferable college credits simultaneously. Our Scholars can enroll in the University in the High School Program (UHS) through SUNY-Albany. BSSJ students will take courses that explore and discuss issues that have a direct impact on their community such as racism, gentrification, food scarcity and economic inequities. They will engage in social justice by participating in, but not limited to, voter registration drives, demonstrations against gun violence or unfair policing and other issues. Students will embrace social justice concepts to be in service to their community.

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:32 / 89 (0.36)14 / 49 (0.29)
SWD applicants/seats:17 / 21 (0.81)3 / 11 (0.27)
Rank Avg: 6.025.82
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Collegiate Scholars(K54B)
Computer Science & Technology

The Collegiate Scholars Program is designed for students and families dedicated to academic excellence. Dedication, tenacity, commitment, and responsibility are defining characteristics we look for in a collegiate scholar. Under the direction and sponsorship of various colleges and universities, The Brooklyn School for Social Justice (BSSJ) offers scholars the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and transferable college credits simultaneously. Our Scholars can enroll in the University in the High School Program (UHS) through SUNY-Albany by maintaining an overall 90% average. The College Now program through The City University of New York (CUNY) and other private colleges and universities allows our collegiate scholars to participate in other higher education courses. In addition to dual credit courses, students can take Advanced Placement enrollment courses in Art, Spanish, African American Studies, Pre-Calculus, and English Language Composition.

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

Applicant Analysis
2022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:13 / 28 (0.46)18 / 28 (0.64)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 6 (0.33)2 / 6 (0.33)
Rank Avg:
Offers - WaitlistOffers
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
268
277
277
    Grade 12 Students
71
73
80
    Grade 11 Students
65
72
74
    Grade 10 Students
69
67
65
    Grade 9 Students
63
65
58
Avg. Class Size
21.2
24.0
20.5
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.5
12.0
9.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 9
<5 / 31 / 3
<5 / 9 / 5
Attendance %
82%
79%
Graduation %
84%
81%
College %
35%
22%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
431 (49) / 110
49
425 (47) / 120
0
357 (50) / 115
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 74% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.50%
Academic Engagement 
  61.36%
Safety 
  68.00%
Bully Prevention 
  57.13%
Inclusivity 
  75.27%
Mental Support 
  65.00%
Environment 
  61.00%
Post-School Support 
  76.70%
Teacher Responses 78% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.50%
School Satisfaction 
  78.00%
Student Behavior 
  48.67%
Student Support 
  76.60%
School Leadership 
  67.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  61.20%
Instructional Development 
  73.83%
Post-School Support 
  92.67%
Family Responses 71% responded
Education 
  94.00%
Teacher Support 
  85.00%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  72.13%
School Leadership 
  91.90%
Post-School Support 
  96.50%
IEP Support 
  89.00%

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. %
  84.00%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.32
Performance Score
  0.26
College Aptitude
CCR
  29.40%
SAT Math
  368
SAT R/W
  385
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.50%
4-Year College 20.50%
Unknown 59.00%

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 47.40%
Female 52.60%
English Language Learners:
  37.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 9.70%
Hispanic 86.20%
White 1.90%
Other 1.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 24.00%
White 56.00%
Other 20.00%

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
  18.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  12.60%
Students with SC
  0.70%
Has all programs
  86.00%
Has some programs
  14.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  50
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  89.00%

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 Services39 (85%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  47
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  88.6
ELL Progress
  61

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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