BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY

BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY 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 179 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 13 teachers, BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 HIGH SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY (BHSLC)**, located at 300 Willoughby Avenue in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, is a small, project-based high school dedicated to fostering student advocacy and academic growth. The school emphasizes a "community-first" philosophy, aiming to prepare students for college and career readiness by integrating rigorous coursework with social-emotional development. By maintaining a smaller learning environment, the school is able to offer a more personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the mentorship and attention needed to navigate the challenges of high school while developing their individual voices.

Central to the BHSLC mission is the development of leadership skills and civic responsibility. The school’s curriculum often encourages students to explore real-world issues, perform community service, and participate in collaborative projects that connect their classroom learning to the needs of the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhood. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, restorative justice practices, and a supportive faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive culture where students are empowered to become informed, active members of their communities upon graduation.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY at (718) 638-3062 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.