CYPRESS HILLS COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

CYPRESS HILLS COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY 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 246 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 13 teachers, CYPRESS HILLS COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

CYPRESS HILLS COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (CHCP) is a public secondary school located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is designed as a small, intimate learning community that emphasizes academic rigor and college readiness. As part of the New York City Department of Education, CHCP focuses on creating a personalized environment where students are known well by their teachers, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is notable for its partnership with the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC), which integrates comprehensive support services into the academic experience. This collaboration provides students with access to after-school programming, college counseling, internship opportunities, and leadership development. By prioritizing a "college-going culture," the school aims to ensure that its graduates are not only prepared for post-secondary education but are also equipped with the critical thinking and community-minded skills necessary to succeed in a diverse urban environment.

For more information, contact CYPRESS HILLS COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (718) 647-1672 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.