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Green School: An Academy for Environmental Careers

DBN 14K454  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The Green School's focus is social justice and student voice. All learning is designed for our students to explore the world around them. Through real-world projects, field work, and early college courses, students graduate ready for success in college and beyond.

Prgram Description
  • Ninth grade students take extra English classes in prepara on to score above a 75 on the ELA Regents as freshmen, qualifying them to participate in the New York College of TechnologyÂ’s CUNY College Now program. From 10th through 12th grade, students have the opportunity to complete up to 18 fully-funded college credits and internship placements off-campus while participating in AP courses on the Green School campus.
  • We simultaneously develop studentsÂ’ English and Spanish language skills through courses in Spanish literature, bilingual mathematics, English taught by native speakers, and through a project-based, interdisciplinary program emphasizing bilingual speaking and writing.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 96% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • Course Grades: English (55-100), Math (65-100), Social Studies (55-100), Science (65-100)
  • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.8-4.5)
  • Attendance and Punctuality
  • 96% of offers went to this group
Methods Limited Unscreened Screened Screened: Language
Seats 9th Grade GE 55 25 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 110 54 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N N N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 11 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 42 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled N N N
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 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206 (40.709765, -73.944463)
Subway G to Metropolitan Ave-Lorimer St; J, M to Lorimer St; L to Grand St
Website www.greenschoolbrooklyn.com
Graduation Rate 65.3%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 73.0%
College Career Rate 34.7%
Pct Stu Safe 86.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 261
Attendance Rate 84.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 398
SAT Math 384
SAT Writing 399
Total Enrollment 261
Female 47.0% (123)
Male 52.9% (138)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 29.9% (78)
Hispanic 67.8% (177)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

College courses at CUNY - New York City College of Technology available to Juniors and Seniors

Electives courses include: studio art, photography, peer mediation and peer leadership.

Students also develop professional skills in our computer programming and teaching assistant programs.

Electives include: Peer Mediation and Internships; Creative Movement, Dance, Theater, Art

Advanced Placement Courses

AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, AP US History

Bus

B24, B43, B46, B48, B60, Q54, Q59

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Community School

Extracurricular Activities

Step/Dance Team, Drama, Anime and Video Gaming, Peer Mediation, Peer Group Connection, Student Government

School Sports

Basketball, Cheerleading, Runners Club, Soccer, Volleyball, Weight Training

Programs
  • Green School: An Academy for Environmental Careers
  • Early College Initiative
  • Transitional Bilingual
Interests
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood East Williamsburg
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name
      Building Code K049
      Phone Number 718-599-1207
      Fax Number 718-387-7945
      School Email thegreenschool@gmail.com
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 3:30pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Girls Cross Country, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description
      Codes L27A L27B L27C
      Seats 10 Yes-10 Yes-New No
      Primary Address Line 1 223 Graham Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.71
      Lng -73.944
      Zip 11,206
      # Grade 9 82
      # Grade 10 65
      # Grade 11 65
      # Grade 12 49
      ELA Takers 56
      ELA Level 1 57.1% (32)
      ELA Level 2 33.9% (19)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 59
      Math Level 1 55.9% (33)
      Math Level 2 44.1% (26)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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