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School for Democracy and Leadership

DBN 17K533  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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This is a sixth through twelfth grade school that cultivates strong leaders and learners in our world. Our students have opportunities for internships, mentorships, college exploration, and student governance, supported by various partnerships. We emphasize student choice, parent and community participation, and the development of personal potential through student government. At Town Hall meetings and Change Projects, students work toward transforming a part of their community. Students take what they learn far beyond the school's halls -- to college, their communities, the city, and their future careers. They will be a positive force in the world, capable of influencing change and contributing constructively to democracy in our society.

Prgram Description
  • Advanced math/science courses to prepare for careers in medicine, engineering, and science research, with science, math, medicine, and research internships.
  • Students build extensive literary, writing, research, and communication skills for college while working with partner organizations and pursuing internships, electives, and travel opportunities.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 25% of offers went to this group
  • 11% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 25% of offers went to this group
  • 11% of offers went to this group
Methods Limited Unscreened Limited Unscreened
Seats 9th Grade GE 23 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 90 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 15 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled 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 600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11203 (40.658671, -73.943839)
Subway 2, 5 to Winthrop St
Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/17/K533
Graduation Rate 53.5%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 77.0%
College Career Rate 40.3%
Pct Stu Safe 81.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 292
Attendance Rate 80.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 385
SAT Math 386
SAT Writing 390
Total Enrollment 245
Female 44.0% (109)
Male 55.5% (136)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 89.8% (220)
Hispanic 5.7% (14)
Other 2.4% (6)
Academic Opportunities

Leading To College, Access To Careers, Adolescent Literacy; Honors: Government & Economics, ELA, Calculus & Trig

Kaplan SAT Prep, Drumming, Theater, Chorus, Robotics, Fashion Design, Music Production; CUNY College Now

College courses: Chemistry, Sociology, Health & Nutrition, Business & Finance, Classics, Philosophy, Computer & Info. Science, Theater

Mentorships with college students, Advisory, After-School Programs, Opportunities to earn additional credits to accelerate

Advanced Placement Courses
Bus

B12, B17, B43, B44, B44-SBS

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Extracurricular Activities

Visual Arts, Dance, Choir, Coro Leadership, Drama, Educational Activism, Human Rights, Mentoring, National Honor Society, Robotics, Student Government, Theater, Youth Court, Youth Legal Rights, Debate, Apex Online Learning

School Sports

Team Sports

Programs
  • Math/Science Leadership
  • Humanities Institute
Interests
  • Science & Math
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes French, Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Prospect Lefferts Gardens
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name George Wingate Educational Campus
      Building Code K470
      Phone Number 718-771-4865
      Fax Number 718-771-5847
      School Email jolearchik@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Jun
      Final Grades 12-Jun
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 2:50pm
      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 K01J K01X
      Seats 10 Yes-5 Yes-5
      Primary Address Line 1 600 Kingston Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.659
      Lng -73.944
      Zip 11,203
      # Grade 9 51
      # Grade 10 59
      # Grade 11 60
      # Grade 12 75
      ELA Takers 29
      ELA Level 1 44.8% (13)
      ELA Level 2 44.8% (13)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 29
      Math Level 1 44.8% (13)
      Math Level 2 51.7% (15)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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