Brooklyn School for Social Justice, The (32K549) 
400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-381-7100
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://BSSJBrooklyn.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/32K549/
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School Leader: Patrick Cooper (pcooper6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Tamia Cody (tcody2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Alejandra Uribe Ortiz (auribeortiz@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Michael Bolt (mbolt@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Michael Bolt (mbolt@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Samantha Wong (swong40@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Samantha Chu (schu4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
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
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The Brooklyn School for Social Justice (BSSJ) offers scholars the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and transferable college credits simultaneously. Our Scholars can enroll in the University in the High School Program (UHS) through SUNY-Albany. BSSJ students will take courses that explore and discuss issues that have a direct impact on their community such as racism, gentrification, food scarcity and economic inequities. They will engage in social justice by participating in, but not limited to, voter registration drives, demonstrations against gun violence or unfair policing and other issues. Students will embrace social justice concepts to be in service to their community.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Computer Science & Technology
The Collegiate Scholars Program is designed for students and families dedicated to academic excellence. Dedication, tenacity, commitment, and responsibility are defining characteristics we look for in a collegiate scholar. Under the direction and sponsorship of various colleges and universities, The Brooklyn School for Social Justice (BSSJ) offers scholars the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and transferable college credits simultaneously. Our Scholars can enroll in the University in the High School Program (UHS) through SUNY-Albany by maintaining an overall 90% average. The College Now program through The City University of New York (CUNY) and other private colleges and universities allows our collegiate scholars to participate in other higher education courses. In addition to dual credit courses, students can take Advanced Placement enrollment courses in Art, Spanish, African American Studies, Pre-Calculus, and English Language Composition.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
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 20.50%
Unknown 59.00%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 52.70%
Black 11.90%
Hispanic 81.60%
White 4.00%
Other 1.10%
White 56.00%
Other 20.00%
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 | 38 (88%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 14 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 32 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 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
