BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT WATERS EDGE

BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT WATERS EDGE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 354 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, BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT WATERS EDGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Brooklyn International High School at Water’s Edge is a specialized public secondary school located in Downtown Brooklyn, specifically designed to serve the needs of recent immigrant students. As part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, the institution centers its educational philosophy on the "Internationals Approach," which focuses on language acquisition through content-based instruction. The school provides a supportive, heterogeneous environment where students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds work together, fostering both social integration and academic growth.

Academically, the school emphasizes a project-based learning model that encourages students to develop critical thinking and communication skills in an English-immersion setting. Because the student body is composed entirely of English Language Learners (ELLs), the curriculum is scaffolded to ensure that students can master rigorous high school subjects while simultaneously becoming proficient in English. With a focus on small class sizes and a collaborative school culture, Brooklyn International High School at Water’s Edge aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and meaningful participation in a global society.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT WATERS EDGE at (718) 643-9315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.