Nelson Mandela High School (16K765)

1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-804-6805
Hours: 8:30am - 3:09pm
School Website: https://www.mandelaschoolnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/16K765/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Matthew Anderson (manders6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Breea Ellison (bellison@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kimley Desir (kdesir@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Naquan Braswell (nbraswell@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kimley Desir (kdesir@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of the Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice is to create lifelong, socially conscious leaders who use education as a powerful tool to change the world. All work within our community is guided by our core values: service, perseverance, leadership, respect, and reflection. We explore social justice themes through a challenging and engaging academic curriculum as students develop critical-thinking, analytic, and problem-solving skills. Service learning, collaborative projects, travel abroad, and internships will prepare our students for the demands of college and careers, and define their purpose and responsibility as global citizens.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 92%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Tennis
Clubs
Black Lives Matter, Flag Football, Gaming, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Step, Student Government (Barraza)
Program Details
Communication Arts(K15E)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

While introducing students to the vast history of the different presentations of media that fuel the communications industry: graphic arts, advertising, film and television, podcasting, the program examines critical issues and events locally and internationally as it applies to the African Diaspora. The program looks to prepare students for interests in fields of broadcast media and its public relations. Students will contribute to and participate in a school podcast, visual media shows/ productions trips to organizations that support the mass media industry, and participate in internships.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:9 / 44 (0.20)2 / 44 (0.05)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 7 (0.29)1 / 10 (0.10)
Rank Avg: 6.79
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
145
133
154
    Grade 12 Students
36
27
43
    Grade 11 Students
30
36
39
    Grade 10 Students
48
34
36
    Grade 9 Students
31
36
36
Avg. Class Size
18.7
18.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 13 / 7
<5 / 35 / 4
<5 / 19 / 7
Attendance %
82%
79%
78%
Graduation %
84%
95%
89%
College %
38%
42%
35%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
250 (25) / 114
0
213 (25) / 114
0
263 / 108
26

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  56.43%
Academic Engagement 
  53.77%
Safety 
  62.88%
Bully Prevention 
  54.25%
Inclusivity 
  74.30%
Mental Support 
  61.33%
Environment 
  58.38%
Post-School Support 
  65.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  36.00%
School Satisfaction 
  49.08%
Student Behavior 
  32.14%
Student Support 
  65.52%
School Leadership 
  38.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  57.67%
Instructional Development 
  48.00%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  78.22%
Teacher Support 
  78.29%
Safety 
  83.67%
School Community 
  76.00%
School Leadership 
  77.50%
Post-School Support 
  81.00%
IEP Support 
  83.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  84.80%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.33
Performance Score
  0.32
College Aptitude
CCR
  31.70%
SAT Math
  348
SAT R/W
  385
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.60%
4-Year College 17.30%
Unknown 54.10%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 59.30%
Female 40.70%
English Language Learners:
  4.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  35.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.10%
Black 71.70%
Hispanic 11.70%
White 0.70%
Other 13.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 69.20%
Other 30.80%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  36.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  28.30%
Students with SC
  0.70%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  51
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  83.33%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services50 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Occupational Therapy8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy26 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (75%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
ELL Progress
  50

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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