At The Brooklyn School for Social Justice, we develop a community of young leaders who will demand the best from themselves today and work together for a more just tomorrow. Grounded in our values of truth, humanity, diversity and justice, BSSJ provides a safe, small-school atmosphere while providing students many opportunities to learn and grow. Our students have access to multiple AP and college level courses, a variety of PSAL sports and community service projects.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%

Academic Highlights: Teachers integrate technology by using Google Classroom and other blended learning programs to expand online coursework, self-paced, project and inquiry-based learning opportunities. Chrome books are available for every student., Students are assigned a school counselor from the start of their time at BSSJ. This counselor will stay with them for the entire time they are at our school to ensure they have a trusted adult they can turn to in time of academic and social-emotional need., Students can earn college credits through our University in the High School Program and College Now and AP credits in any of our 5 AP courses, Our student's partner with Make the Road New York, and have participated in several marches and rallies against social injustice through our community. Our Restorative Justice program offers an alternative to suspension. Students also take Social Justice elective courses including Bio-Ethics, Law and Justice, Gender Studies and Financial Literacy.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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