WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH

WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 262 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 19 teachers, WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 **WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH (WATCH)**, located at 400 Pennsylvania Avenue in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach that bridges academics with health and wellness. Operating within the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a "total community health" philosophy, which integrates rigorous standard curriculum with a focus on physical, mental, and social well-being. By fostering a supportive environment, the school aims to prepare students for both higher education and careers in health-related fields, while encouraging them to become active, healthy participants in their own communities.

The school is noted for its commitment to holistic development, often leveraging community partnerships to provide students with hands-on experiences and exposure to professional health environments. Its location in Brooklyn places it at the center of a diverse urban landscape, allowing the school to address the specific needs of its surrounding neighborhood. Through its programming, the WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH seeks to empower its students to navigate complex academic challenges while simultaneously advocating for the health and vitality of the society they live in.

For more information, contact WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH at (718) 922-0650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.