Boys and Girls High School (16K455)

1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-467-1700
Hours: 8:05am - 3:19pm
School Website: https://boysandgirlshs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/16K455/
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School Leader: Grecian Harrison (gharris6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lavonne Gaston (lgaston2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Damali Jimenez Ozoria (djimenezozoria@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Damali Jimenez Ozoria (djimenezozoria@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Carmen Cain (ccain2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Damali Jimenez Ozoria (djimenezozoria@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The historic Boys and Girls High School is a renown educational institution that provides multiple pathways to engage students in the learning process. Our instructional practices empower students to take ownership of their learning, develop critical-thinking skills and get them ready for the demands of the 21st century global community and the workforce. Students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Educational programs, such as electrical installation, architectural drafting, theater arts, or get a jump start for college by taking college courses while they are still in high school. All students are enrolled in engaging and academically challenging courses taught by high quality teachers.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 73%

Academic Highlights: Community Partnerships: Manhattan Theatre Club, BRIC Arts Media, and Brooklyn STEAM Center, CUNY College Now at New York College of Technology, Advisory Classes and Community-Building Activities, AP for ALL , Success Mentoring, CTE program(s): Architectural Drafting, Computer Science, Electrical Installation, SAT Prep, College and Career Advisement, College and Career Trips, Saturday Tutoring Academy, and Regents Bootcamp

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • 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 African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Science (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE
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
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
Clubs
and TEALS Partnership with Microsoft, Drone Programming, Forensic Science, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Hydroponics, Solar Paneling, Web Design and Gamming
Art
The goal of the Boys and Girls High School (BGHS) Arts Department is to create a safe space for students to learn about themselves and express their uniqueness and view of the world through music, dance, and theater as well as expose them to Art careers.
Programs
Brooklyn STEAM Center(K10A)
Engineering

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) provides a CTE focus on a range of courses in four industry areas: information technology, graphics, engineering, and architecture. The program includes innovative technical training leading to certification and opportunities to earn college credit and will also offer opportunities to complete work-based learning sequences (e.g. internships) to provide pathways to employment and/or post-secondary credentials.

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) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:6 / 82 (0.07)22 / 47 (0.47)
SWD applicants/seats:11 / 15 (0.73)7 / 10 (0.70)
Rank Avg: 6.60
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Smart Scholars Program(K10E)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program is comprised of a vigorous curriculum which gives scholars the opportunity to earn a New York State high school diploma and up to 30 transferrable college credits and enrichment high school credits from AP for All and the College Now program at the New York City College of Technology.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:10 / 53 (0.19)19 / 39 (0.49)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 10 (0.10)3 / 9 (0.33)
Rank Avg: 6.76
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Institute for Career & Technical Education(K10S)
Engineering

This program provides students with rigorous academic course-work and a sequence of applied skills in the following career pathways: Electrical Installation, Architecture, Computer Programming, and Theater Arts. Students will have the opportunity to earn an Advanced Regents diploma, pursue industry-recognized credentials and additional industry training, and receive support to enter the workforce.

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) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:12 / 122 (0.10)15 / 90 (0.17)
SWD applicants/seats:11 / 23 (0.48)7 / 20 (0.35)
Rank Avg: 6.41
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Boys and Girls High School ACES 12:1:1 Program(K10Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 11 (0.36)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
Zoned(K10Z)
Zoned

Zoned students have access to all Boys and Girls High School programs including Advanced Placement and other college level courses and specialized electives.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:10 / 48 (0.21)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 18 (0.22)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 6.64
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
374
399
480
    Grade 12 Students
89
88
106
    Grade 11 Students
115
107
117
    Grade 10 Students
84
124
114
    Grade 9 Students
86
80
143
Avg. Class Size
15.9
18.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
22 / 116 / 68
26 / 81 / 75
21 / 68 / 62
Attendance %
82%
81%
78%
Graduation %
77%
83%
81%
College %
34%
26%
38%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
712 (68) / 369
96
715 (94) / 285
140
560 / 222
68
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.86%
Academic Engagement 
  66.31%
Safety 
  62.75%
Bully Prevention 
  53.25%
Inclusivity 
  82.90%
Mental Support 
  72.44%
Environment 
  65.00%
Post-School Support 
  80.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.20%
School Satisfaction 
  66.42%
Student Behavior 
  55.63%
Student Support 
  82.33%
School Leadership 
  64.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.67%
Instructional Development 
  73.93%
Post-School Support 
  95.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.89%
Teacher Support 
  92.57%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  78.67%
School Leadership 
  92.75%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  91.67%

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. %
  78.10%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  56
Impact Score
  0.15
Performance Score
  0.2
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.90%
SAT Math
  386
SAT R/W
  398
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.80%
4-Year College 19.30%
Unknown 69.90%

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 62.30%
Female 37.70%
English Language Learners:
  4.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 74.90%
Hispanic 18.40%
White 0.50%
Other 5.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 73.80%
Hispanic 11.90%
Other 14.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  32.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  15.00%
Students with SC
  12.30%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  7.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  47
Regents Algebra I
  43
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  69.6
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  91.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services59 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class46 (90%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services70 (92%)N/A (N/A)6 (8%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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
  80
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