EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS

EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS 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 340 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 23 teachers, EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 **EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS (ELSCL)**, located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn (District 21), is a secondary school that emphasizes a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to education. Operating under the "Expeditionary Learning" (now known as EL Education) model, the school structures its curriculum around long-term, interdisciplinary projects—or "expeditions"—that connect academic standards to real-world issues. This model is designed to move beyond traditional textbook learning, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking, research, and fieldwork to solve community-focused problems.

Central to the school’s mission is the development of student character and civic responsibility. By focusing on the theme of "Community Leaders," ELSCL aims to foster an environment where students see themselves as active participants in their society. The school environment typically emphasizes teamwork, oral presentation skills, and the production of high-quality work that is shared with authentic audiences beyond the classroom. It serves as an option for families in Brooklyn looking for a smaller, project-driven community that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic achievement.

For more information, contact EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS at (718) 333-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.