COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 339 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (CSSJ)**, located at 350 Gerard Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, is a public secondary school dedicated to academic excellence and social activism. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school operates on the philosophy that education should empower young people to analyze and improve the world around them. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, leadership, and a deep understanding of civic responsibility, encouraging students to become engaged advocates for their communities and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, CSSJ is defined by its strong emphasis on community partnership and a supportive school culture. By integrating social justice themes into the classroom and providing opportunities for service learning, the school aims to prepare its students for both college and careers while nurturing their development as compassionate, socially conscious citizens. The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s community school model, which typically provides wraparound services, such as after-school programming, counseling, and health resources, to ensure the holistic well-being of its student body.

For more information, contact COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE at (718) 402-8481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.