SCH FOR CLASSICS: AN ACADEMY-TWP

SCH FOR CLASSICS: AN ACADEMY-TWP 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 284 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, SCH FOR CLASSICS: AN ACADEMY-TWP has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 educational data and public records, **School for Classics: An Academy-TWP** (located at 370 Fountain Ave in the East New York section of Brooklyn) is a public secondary school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As a member of the New York City Department of Education, the school is designed to offer a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes a classic liberal arts education, preparing students for college and career readiness.

The school is structured to provide a comprehensive education that integrates traditional academic disciplines with modern instructional practices. As an "Academy," it typically focuses on cultivating a strong, supportive school culture, often utilizing small-group learning and personalized attention to help students navigate the transition from middle to high school. By focusing on classics, the curriculum is intended to build critical thinking, analytical writing, and historical literacy, aiming to equip students with the intellectual foundations necessary for success in higher education.

For more information, contact SCH FOR CLASSICS: AN ACADEMY-TWP at (718) 277-1069 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

370 FOUNTAIN AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11208
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SCH FOR CLASSICS: AN ACADEMY-TWP is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 284 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
284
Teachers:
22
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 284 students

Black or African American
48.9%
Hispanic/Latino
32.4%
Asian
10.2%
White
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
57.0%
Male
43.0%

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.