Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies (21K344)

521 West Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-265-0329
Hours: 08:00am - 02:20pm
School Website: https://RachelCarsonhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K344/
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School Leader: Stephen Mc Nally (smcnally@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Clara Pou (cpou2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lakisha Davis (ldavis12@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Aprila Johnson (ajohnson171@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lisa Kureczka (lkureczka@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of Rachel Carson High School is to provide every student with a student-centered and rigorous curriculum that fosters critical thinking. We seek to ensure that each student displays grit, perseverance and empathy, is prepared for college or the world of work and has a post-graduation plan, is able to productively collaborate with peers, is open to new experiences, and is environmentally conscious. We expect that when students graduate from our school that they go out into the world as analytical, compassionate, thoughtful, and productive citizens who advocate for themselves and those in need.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 59%

Academic Highlights: Syracuse University Project Advance Science Research, Advanced Placement Courses and College Now, Design Thinking Program, HE3AT STEM Program, Sustainable Urban Agriculture Program

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Internships Available, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (Advanced Placement), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Bowling, Fitness, Handball, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Clubs
and more!, Aquarium Club, Board Games Club, Coding, Dungeons and Dragons, Filmmaking, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Photography, Robotics, Video Game Club
Art
During the 2023-24 school year, Rachel Carson High School offered courses in visual arts, film history and basic film production, design thinking, AP 2D Art and Design, and AP Art History.
Program Details
75K771 D75 Inclusion Program at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies(L01U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:1 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
OffersWaitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
593
601
594
    Grade 12 Students
117
149
135
    Grade 11 Students
159
142
156
    Grade 10 Students
168
143
143
    Grade 9 Students
149
167
160
Avg. Class Size
27.0
28.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
36 / 54 / 10
16 / 33 / 5
6 / 25 / 12
Attendance %
87%
86%
84%
Graduation %
88%
95%
89%
College %
69%
48%
57%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
469 (162) / 160
200
427 (116) / 148
175
372 / 155
155
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.86%
Academic Engagement 
  66.23%
Safety 
  77.50%
Bully Prevention 
  66.88%
Inclusivity 
  85.70%
Mental Support 
  69.11%
Environment 
  65.75%
Post-School Support 
  74.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.40%
School Satisfaction 
  88.67%
Student Behavior 
  60.13%
Student Support 
  92.14%
School Leadership 
  90.54%
Instructional Clarity 
  91.33%
Instructional Development 
  90.90%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.78%
Teacher Support 
  87.43%
Safety 
  93.33%
School Community 
  77.33%
School Leadership 
  93.00%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
IEP Support 
  95.00%

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. %
  90.20%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.53
College Aptitude
CCR
  45.00%
SAT Math
  427
SAT R/W
  447
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.40%
4-Year College 42.00%
Unknown 36.60%

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 54.80%
Female 45.20%
English Language Learners:
  22.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  82.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 13.20%
Black 9.10%
Hispanic 20.70%
White 54.50%
Other 2.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 11.90%
White 66.70%
Other 21.40%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  19.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  13.80%
Students with SC
  0.80%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  10.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  62
Regents Gl. Hist.
  70
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  95.8
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  95.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services98 (92%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (20%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (80%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School14 (82%)
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)
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  73
Regents US Hist.
  71
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  61
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80.6
ELL Progress
  76
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