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Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences

DBN 18K629  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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We provide an academically challenging education that is proactive and responsive to all student needs. Your student will experience a personalized learning environment where the academic program and organizational structure promote positive and supportive relationships through data-driven planning and instruction. We provide international and pre-college learning opportunities that promote post-secondary success and build leadership for highly motivated students.

Prgram Description
  • Students learn the basics of cooking, safety and ingredients used in kitchen preparation. Introductory training leads to studies in food history, culture and culinary methods. Students learn the nutritional elements of key ingredients used in many cultural diets and regions of the world. Advanced students learn to plan and coordinate school events as well as global events with visiting dignitaries.
  • Advanced sequence of study to prepare students for post-secondary work and informed selection of majors. This cutting-edge national pilot program of curriculum, instruction and mentoring was designed in collaboration with our national college partners.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
  • Priority 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
  • 90% of offers went to this group
  • 100% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 90% of offers went to this group
  • 100% of offers went to this group
Methods Limited Unscreened Limited Unscreened
Seats 9th Grade GE 45 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 203 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 55 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 6 2 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 5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11203 (40.647728, -73.922212)
Subway N/A
Website www.brooklyncaas.com
Graduation Rate 61.3%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 74.0%
College Career Rate 43.4%
Pct Stu Safe 74.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 354
Attendance Rate 84.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 395
SAT Math 382
SAT Writing 384
Total Enrollment 354
Female 44.0% (156)
Male 55.9% (198)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 87.3% (309)
Hispanic 10.2% (36)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

Advisory, Computer Science, Aventa/Fuel Education Blended On-Line Learning Courses, Bright Promise Program

Brooklyn College Trio Program, CUNY College Now, College, Advocates & Mentors Program, Career Week, College Partnerships, Film Study

Innovation Magazine Publication, Microsoft Office, National Educator Program (NEP) Lab School, NEP National/International Ambassador Program

International Partnerships, New Opportunities Program, Music, Project New Hope Afghanistan, Robotics

Ballet, African, Tap and Modern Dance, Ultimate Athlete and Fitness, Visual Arts

Advanced Placement Courses
Bus

B17, B35, B46, B47, B7, B8

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Extracurricular Activities

AMIGO, Art Competitions, BAM Educational Partnerships, Dance, Culinary Event Planning, Explorers Program, Film Club, Fitness, Go-Green Environmental, Innovation Magazine, Math Team, Instrumental Music Club, National Educator Program Events, Opening Act, Peer Counselors and Mentors, Poetry, Robotics, Student Exhibitions, Student Councils, Talent Show, CAAS Thanksgiving, Cultural Festival, Theater and Dance Performances, Yearbook

School Sports

Campus Intramural Tournaments

Programs
  • Culinary Arts
  • Cultural Academy College Prep
Interests
  • Culinary Arts
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood East Flatbush
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name Samuel J. Tilden Educational Campus
      Building Code K415
      Phone Number 718-968-6630
      Fax Number 718-968-6635
      School Email dvarano@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 3pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed Stunt
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes L45A L45B
      Seats 10 No No
      Primary Address Line 1 5800 Tilden Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.648
      Lng -73.922
      Zip 11,203
      # Grade 9 144
      # Grade 10 109
      # Grade 11 42
      # Grade 12 59
      ELA Takers 57
      ELA Level 1 47.4% (27)
      ELA Level 2 42.1% (24)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 10.5% (6)
      Math Takers 58
      Math Level 1 65.5% (38)
      Math Level 2 31.0% (18)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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