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The School for Human Rights

DBN 17K531  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The mission of The School for Human Rights is to develop the academic and social capacity of all students, regardless of identity and ability. A sixth through twelfth grade school, The School for Human Rights offers an integrated academic and social skills-based curriculum, challenging its students to become critically thinking, compassionate, and socially engaged young adults committed to the practice of equity, dignity, and social consciousness.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to continuing 8th graders
    • Then to Brooklyn students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 36% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 36% of offers went to this group
    Methods Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 293 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled 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 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11203 (40.658671, -73.943839)
    Subway 2, 5 to Winthrop St
    Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/17/K531
    Graduation Rate 81.1%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 86.0%
    College Career Rate 46.2%
    Pct Stu Safe 86.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 407
    Attendance Rate 91.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 411
    SAT Math 398
    SAT Writing 400
    Total Enrollment 303
    Female 49.0% (147)
    Male 51.5% (156)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 0.0% (0)
    Black 87.8% (266)
    Hispanic 9.6% (29)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    Downstate Medical Program, Urban Advantage, Participation in Government, Introduction to Law, Science

    Anatomy and Physiology, Big Brothers Big Sisters, CUNY College Now, Global Kids, buildOn

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Biology

    Bus

    B12, B17, B43, B44, B44-SBS

    Addtl Info1
    Extracurricular Activities

    After-School Homework Help and Tutoring, Art, Before-and After-School Math and English Language Arts (ELA) Enrichment Classes, Chess, Comic Book, Computer Animation, Crochet, Dance, Debate, FYI, Introduction to Law, Math, Mural, Music Band, Music Camp, Parent Support Group, Peer Mediation, School Newspaper, Sewing, Step Team, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook Committee, Youth Leadership Conference

    School Sports
    Programs
    • The School for Human Rights
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro K
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements Science
        Neighborhood Prospect Lefferts Gardens
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name George Wingate Educational Campus
        Building Code K470
        Phone Number 718-771-4793
        Fax Number 718-771-4815
        School Email malexan@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Jun
        Final Grades 12-Jun
        Start Time 8am
        End Time 3pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Coed Cricket
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description
        Codes K04X
        Seats 10 Yes-20
        Primary Address Line 1 600 Kingston Avenue
        City Brooklyn
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.659
        Lng -73.944
        Zip 11,203
        # Grade 9 85
        # Grade 10 81
        # Grade 11 63
        # Grade 12 74
        ELA Takers 70
        ELA Level 1 44.3% (31)
        ELA Level 2 37.1% (26)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 18.6% (13)
        Math Takers 69
        Math Level 1 59.4% (41)
        Math Level 2 34.8% (24)
        Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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