EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE

EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 239 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 17 teachers, EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE is a unique transfer high school located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Founded as part of a long-standing community human rights organization, the school operates on a philosophy that education is a tool for social transformation. It serves students who may have struggled in traditional school settings, providing a supportive, holistic environment that emphasizes leadership development, community engagement, and social justice activism.

The school is well-regarded for its "holistic" approach, which integrates rigorous academics with the arts, health and wellness initiatives, and community service. By positioning students as "leaders" rather than just pupils, El Puente fosters an environment where young people are encouraged to address real-world issues—such as environmental justice and community health—within their local neighborhood. This connection between the classroom and the community is central to their mission, aiming to graduate students who are not only academically prepared for college and careers but are also socially conscious citizens committed to positive change.

For more information, contact EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE at (718) 387-1125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.