EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK

EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 488 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 39 teachers, EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK, located at 1155 DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn, is a community-focused institution dedicated to preparing students for college and careers with a specific emphasis on civic engagement and social responsibility. As part of the New York City public school system, the school integrates its core academic curriculum with a mission to develop students who are active, informed participants in their communities. By fostering a culture of service, the school encourages pupils to identify local issues and apply their classroom learning to solve real-world problems.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for creating a supportive environment that prioritizes student leadership and personal development. EBC Bushwick offers various extracurricular programs, partnerships, and internship opportunities that expose students to public service fields, including government, law, education, and social work. With its location in the heart of Bushwick, the school serves as a hub for its neighborhood, aiming to empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of empathetic and effective community leaders.

For more information, contact EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK at (718) 452-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1155 DEKALB AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
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EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 488 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
39.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 488 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.1%
Black or African American
7.8%
White
2.0%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.