SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM

SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM 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 217 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 16 teachers, SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM 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.

The SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM (SSJ), located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public school that integrates a traditional academic curriculum with a specialized focus on media literacy, communications, and reporting. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community. By emphasizing the principles of journalism—such as research, interviewing, editorial writing, and public speaking—the school aims to provide students with the tools to analyze the world around them and communicate their perspectives effectively.

Beyond its core journalistic theme, the school provides a comprehensive college-preparatory environment. Students are encouraged to develop their voices through various platforms, including school publications, digital media projects, and community-based assignments. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere and offers a range of extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore real-world media applications. By combining academic rigor with creative expression, the SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM prepares its students for both higher education and careers in an increasingly media-driven global society.

For more information, contact SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM at (718) 832-4201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.