MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL

MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL 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 226 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, MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Based on the information provided, **MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL**, located at 999 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, is a specialized educational institution designed to support a diverse student body, particularly English Language Learners (ELLs). The school is structured to provide an environment that bridges cultural and linguistic gaps, focusing on academic achievement while helping students transition into the American educational system. Its placement within a larger facility (Room 436) suggests it may operate as a smaller learning community or a specialized program within a shared campus setting.

The school’s mission generally centers on fostering inclusivity and providing targeted support for students from various cultural backgrounds. By emphasizing language acquisition alongside core curriculum, the school aims to empower students to succeed in college and career pathways regardless of their initial proficiency in English. It serves as an essential resource in the East New York community, offering a tailored educational experience for students who benefit from a more focused, culturally responsive approach to learning.

For more information, contact MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 827-2796 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

999 JAMAICA AVE-RM 436
BROOKLYN, NY 11208
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MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 226 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
226
Teachers:
22.01
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 226 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MULTICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.1%
Black or African American
0.4%
White
0.4%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

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.