RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES

RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 637 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES 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.

RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES, located in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, is a unique public secondary school that integrates traditional academics with a specialized focus on marine science and environmental stewardship. Because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the school leverages its location as a "living laboratory," offering students hands-on opportunities to study coastal ecosystems, marine biology, and environmental sustainability. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and scientific inquiry, often incorporating fieldwork that encourages students to engage directly with the local shoreline and its ecological challenges.

Beyond its focus on the natural sciences, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment aimed at college and career readiness. It emphasizes project-based learning and collaborative research, often partnering with local environmental organizations and research institutions to provide students with real-world experience. By blending a rigorous academic program with a mission centered on environmental advocacy, Rachel Carson High School seeks to graduate students who are not only prepared for higher education but are also equipped with the knowledge and passion to address the pressing climate and ecological issues facing coastal communities today.

For more information, contact RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES at (718) 265-0329 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.