CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS-FIRE

CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS-FIRE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 332 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 20 teachers, CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS-FIRE 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.

Captain Vernon A. Richards High School (P.S. 327, also known as the Firehouse School) is a public school located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Situated at 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, the school operates under the New York City Department of Education and serves a diverse student population in the 11207 zip code. The school is known for its community-oriented environment, focusing on providing foundational education and fostering academic growth for students in the surrounding area.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a safe and supportive learning environment, often integrating character development with its core curriculum. As part of the NYC public school system, it adheres to city-wide academic standards while providing various support services to meet the specific needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on core subjects, social-emotional learning, and community engagement, Captain Vernon A. Richards High School aims to prepare its students for future academic success and civic participation.

For more information, contact CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS-FIRE at (718) 688-7930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
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CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS-FIRE is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 332 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
332
Teachers:
20.17
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 332 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS-FIRE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
72.6%
Hispanic/Latino
22.9%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
White
0.9%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
24.7%
Male
75.3%

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.