LIBERATION DIPLOMA PLUS

LIBERATION DIPLOMA PLUS 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 202 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 12 teachers, LIBERATION DIPLOMA PLUS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

**LIBERATION DIPLOMA PLUS (LDP)**, located in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, is a public transfer high school specifically designed for students who have fallen behind in credits or are at risk of dropping out of traditional high school settings. Part of the New York City Department of Education’s "Diploma Plus" network, the school operates on a competency-based model rather than a traditional seat-time model. This approach allows students to learn at their own pace, focusing on mastering specific skills and earning credits as they demonstrate proficiency, which is intended to help students who have struggled in larger, more rigid academic environments to catch up and eventually graduate.

The school’s culture is defined by a focus on "liberation" through education, emphasizing small class sizes, personalized support, and intensive academic advising. Because it serves an at-risk population, LDP integrates social-emotional support with its curriculum, often incorporating internships, college preparation, and career readiness programs to ensure that students are not only earning a diploma but are also prepared for life after graduation. By fostering a close-knit community, the school aims to re-engage students who have become disillusioned with the mainstream school system, providing them with a structured yet flexible pathway toward academic success.

For more information, contact LIBERATION DIPLOMA PLUS at (718) 946-6812 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.