COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES

COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 588 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES, located at 347 Baltic Street in the Boerum Hill/Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a small public high school dedicated to providing a rigorous, humanities-focused education. As an unscreened school that prioritizes a diverse student body, it emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, with a specific focus on American history, literature, and social justice. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically about their roles as citizens in a global society.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including arts programs, student government, and athletic teams, aimed at developing the "whole student." Because of its location in a historic part of Brooklyn, the school often utilizes the surrounding community as an extension of the classroom. With a mission rooted in equity and inclusion, COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES strives to prepare its graduates for success in college and beyond by cultivating strong analytical writing skills and a deep understanding of the historical forces that shape contemporary life.

For more information, contact COBBLE HILL SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES at (718) 403-9544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.