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El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice

DBN 14K685  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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We are a small, innovative learning community that promotes comprehensive academic excellence for all students while inspiring and nurturing leadership for peace and justice. Our state-of-the-art facility allows for a creative and intellectually challenging environment where every student thrives. Our project-based curriculum is designed to prepare students to be active citizens and independent thinkers who share a passion for transforming their communities and the world into a better place. Our trimester system allows students to complete most of their high school credits by the 11th grade, opening opportunities for exciting internships and college courses during the school day in the 12th grade.

Prgram Description
  • Project-focused curriculum including leadership classes, integrated arts, SAT, college and Regents prep, and portfolio assessment.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 96% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • Initial Filter: 80% Attendance
  • Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
  • 96% of offers went to this group
Methods Ed. Opt.
Seats 9th Grade GE 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 304 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled Y
Seats 9th Grade SWD 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled 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 250 Hooper Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 (40.70554, -73.955741)
Subway G to Broadway; J, M to Hewes St; Z to Marcy Ave
Website www.elpuente.us
Graduation Rate 66.1%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 77.0%
College Career Rate 38.3%
Pct Stu Safe 94.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 246
Attendance Rate 85.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 380
SAT Math 344
SAT Writing 379
Total Enrollment 246
Female 55.0% (135)
Male 45.1% (111)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 9.3% (23)
Hispanic 85.8% (211)
Other 3.3% (8)
Academic Opportunities

Academic Portfolio required for graduation

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

Accelerated credit accumulation, Year-long SAT preparatory course, Individualized college counseling, Early College Awareness & Preparatory Program

Visits to college campuses in NYC and outside NYC in partnership with the El Puente Leadership Center, Internships, Community-based Projects

Elective courses: Drama, Dance (MenÂ’s and WomenÂ’s), Debate Team partnership with Tufts University, Guitar, Filmmaking, Architecture, Glee

Advanced Placement Courses
Bus

B24, B32, B39, B44, B44-SBS, B46, B48, B57, B60, B62, Q54, Q59

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Extracurricular Activities

Academic Support, B-Boy/B-Girl, Chorus, College and Vocational Counseling and Placement, College Prep, Community Development Project, Computers, Dance Level 1 and 2, Individual Drama; Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC), Film, Fine Arts, Liberation, Media, MenÂ’s and WomenÂ’s Groups, Movement Theater Level 1, Movement Theater Level 2, Music, Music Production, Pre-Professional Training in Dance, PSAT/SAT Prep, Spoken Word, Student Council, Teatro El Puente, Visual Art

School Sports

Boys & Girls Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball

Programs
  • El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice
Interests
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Williamsburg
      Shared Space
      Campus Name
      Building Code K778
      Phone Number 718-387-1125
      Fax Number 718-387-4229
      School Email Wvazque3@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 9am
      End Time 3:30pm
      Psal Sports Boys
      Psal Sports Girls
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat 1
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description
      Codes K75A
      Seats 10 No
      Primary Address Line 1 250 Hooper Street
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.706
      Lng -73.956
      Zip 11,211
      # Grade 9 61
      # Grade 10 67
      # Grade 11 55
      # Grade 12 63
      ELA Takers 51
      ELA Level 1 43.1% (22)
      ELA Level 2 39.2% (20)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 17.6% (9)
      Math Takers 44
      Math Level 1 47.7% (21)
      Math Level 2 50.0% (22)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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