BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL

BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 193 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 22 teachers, BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL (BGS), located in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a unique public secondary school that operates on a distinct instructional model designed to maximize student engagement and teacher collaboration. Unlike traditional schools with rigid bell schedules, the BGS model utilizes an extended school year and a restructured daily schedule. This approach allows for longer class periods, increased individual attention for students, and significantly more professional development time for educators, aiming to create a more personalized learning environment that fosters academic growth and college readiness.

The school is centered on a philosophy of "distributed leadership" and intensive personalization, ensuring that students are well-known by their teachers and supported through small-group instruction. By blending academic rigor with a focus on life skills and career preparation, BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL seeks to close the achievement gap for a diverse student population. Its innovative use of time is intended to move away from the "factory model" of education, providing students with the consistency and depth of instruction necessary to succeed in a demanding high school curriculum and beyond.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN GENERATION SCHOOL at (718) 968-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.