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Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts

DBN 13K419  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Science Skills Center High School is a small early college learning community designed to empower students with the knowledge of science, engineering, mathematics, and humanities through the use of technology. There is a strong emphasis on academic excellence, college experiences, community service, and college and career planning before graduation. Our dedicated and dynamic staff are eager to prepare students for their futures.

Prgram Description
  • Focuses on using hands-on and research techniques.
  • Challenging academic program that prepares students for majors in scientific studies at competitive universities.
  • Challenging courses in the field of engineering.
  • Challenging courses in writing, research, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
  • Challenging courses in the field of pharmaceutical science and internship experience at a local pharmacy to prepare students to major in pharmaceutical science in college.
  • Introduction to the field of computer science and technology through exploration of engaging technology to help students to develop college and job ready skills in technology
Admissions Priority
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
Offer Rate
    Requirements
    • Course Grades: English (69-100), Math (65-100), Social Studies (63-100), Science (73-100)
    • Course Grades: English (60-100), Math (65-100), Social Studies (56-100), Science (55-100)
    • Course Grades: English, Math, Social Studies, Science
    • Course Grades: English (58-100), Math (55-100), Social Studies (60-100), Science (64-100)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.0-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.8-4.5), Math (1.5-4.5)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts, Math
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.8-4.5), Math (1.8-4.5)
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    Methods Ed. Opt. Screened Screened Screened Ed. Opt. Screened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 45 57 28 28 28 28 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 256 54 84 43 77 229 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 6 1 3 2 3 8 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N N N N N Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 9 11 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 44 4 16 6 20 55 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 1 3 1 3 9 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N N N N N Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 49 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn NY 11201 (40.69733, -73.984528)
    Subway 2, 3, 4, 5 to Court St – Bourough Hall; A, C to High St; B, Q to DeKalb Ave; F to York St; R to Jay St-MetroTech
    Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/13/K419
    Graduation Rate 72.5%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 59.0%
    College Career Rate 51.0%
    Pct Stu Safe 76.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 549
    Attendance Rate 90.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 397
    SAT Math 399
    SAT Writing 386
    Total Enrollment 549
    Female 45.0% (248)
    Male 54.8% (301)
    White 2.4% (13)
    Asian 6.2% (34)
    Black 71.8% (394)
    Hispanic 17.5% (96)
    Other 2.2% (12)
    Academic Opportunities

    CTE Programs in: Engineering and Computer Technology

    iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

    Digital Media, Networking, Web Design, Exploring Computer Science (Blended Learning)

    Introduction to Computers, Journalism, Yearbook, Science Research, Forensic Science, Robotics, Anatomy & Physiology

    CUNY College Now, Law, Organic Chemistry, Psychology, Drama, Science Technology Entry Program (STEP)- Introduction to College Mathematics

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, AP US History

    Bus

    B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B65, B67, B69

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    Extracurricular Activities

    Construction and Engineering, Drumline, FIRST Robotics, Jow-Ile-Bailar Dance Company, Choral Music (Fall), Manhattan Theater, National Society of Black Engineers, Peer Mediation, Pre-Nursing, Step Team, Student Government, Technology, Theater Development Fund Program, National Honors Society, Yearbook, My SisterÂ’s Keeper (Young WomenÂ’s Empowerment Group), Key Club, Anime, Science Research, Chess, Art Exploration, Dance, Literary Magazine, Technology, Journalism, Drama, Creative Writing

    School Sports

    Cheerleading Club

    Programs
    • Science Skills Center
    • Gateway Honors
    • Project Lead the Way
    • Humanities and the Arts
    • Early College Pharmacology
    • Computer Technology
    Interests
    • Science & Math
    • Science & Math
    • Engineering
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    • Health Professions
    • Computer Science & Technology
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro K
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes French, Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood DUMBO-Downtown Brooklyn
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name Waters Edge Educational Complex
        Building Code K805
        Phone Number 718-243-9413
        Fax Number 718-243-1016
        School Email 13K419@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:07am
        End Time 3:40pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
        Psal Sports Girls Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes K78A K78B K78C K78D K78F K78G
        Seats 10 Yes-10 No Yes-5 Yes-5 No No
        Primary Address Line 1 49 Flatbush Avenue Extension
        City Brooklyn
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.697
        Lng -73.985
        Zip 11,201
        # Grade 9 151
        # Grade 10 159
        # Grade 11 110
        # Grade 12 129
        ELA Takers 127
        ELA Level 1 31.5% (40)
        ELA Level 2 47.2% (60)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 21.3% (27)
        Math Takers 118
        Math Level 1 46.6% (55)
        Math Level 2 33.1% (39)
        Math Level 3 17.8% (21)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 20.3% (24)

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