High School for Civil Rights (19K504) 
400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-688-7960
Hours: 8:00am - 3:15pm
School Website: http://civilrightshs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K504/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Sheila Tomlin (stomlin@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jean Etienne (jetienn@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Angela Latchana (alatchana@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
This is a dynamic institution that provides high-quality programs that emphasize Civil Rights issues and Law. We prepare students for careers in law and legal field, social sciences, and public policy and advocacy. Students develop skills in lyrical composition, writing, legal research, simulated court proceedings, and paralegal studies. Students compete in Moot Court competitions, and serve as judges, attorneys, jurors, bailiffs, and clerks in the Academy's Youth Court. A courtroom is available for mock trials and law-related classes. Whether your plans are to enroll in a four-year university or a law enforcement or legal training program, the High School for Civil Rights provides students with the academic background and workplace exposure needed for success. AP courses, College Now, Student Service Programs, Public Speaking, NAACP, Honor Roll Society, Drivers Ed and Notary Public License training, PSAL sports are also offered.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 100%
Academic Highlights: Advance Literacy in all Classrooms, College Partnerships, Internships, jobs, Drivers Ed and Career opportunities, NAACP Student Advocacy and Civic Leadership Programs, Nurturing Learning Environment
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
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
Programs
Law & Government
This program is designed to provide an in-depth look at the American Political System, along with an overview of the American legal system. Students are encouraged to participate in discussion and debate and examine legal documents, political culture and ideology, the role of the media, criminal and civil law, along with many other interesting and relevant topics. Further, students will be exposed to the operation of state and local government with the object of making them more responsible participants in the political process. Students will participate in Mock trials and Moot court competitions around the city.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Law & Government
This program is designed to introduce students to social justice issues and assist them in discovering their ability to create positive change in their own world and community. Students will critically analyze various social movements that happens globally and locally. Students will also explore and discuss how civic engagement influence human understanding, relationships, and behavior for centuries. Students will understand how individuals operate within community contexts created through interactions and relationships structured by sociability, belonging, and responsibility.
10th Grade seats available
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 39.30%
Unknown 46.40%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 47.50%
Black 52.50%
Hispanic 36.80%
White 1.00%
Other 7.70%
Other 33.30%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 43 (93%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (92%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (8%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (92%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (8%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | 0 (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)
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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