SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL

www.scienceskillscenterhs.org

505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Science Skills Center High School (SSC), located in Downtown Brooklyn, is a specialized public high school dedicated to providing a rigorous, science-focused education. The school is known for its academic emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, aiming to prepare students for success in competitive colleges and technical careers. By fostering a challenging learning environment, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of scientific principles.

Beyond its core curriculum, Science Skills Center High School prioritizes a supportive community atmosphere and student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and partnerships that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With its strategic location in Brooklyn and a mission centered on academic excellence, SSC strives to equip its diverse student body with the tools and mentorship necessary to excel in an increasingly technology-driven global society.

505

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	103
Black	308
Asian	36
Two or More	28
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Black
308 (61.0 %)
Hispanic
103 (20.4 %)
Asian
36 (7.1 %)
Two or More
28 (5.5 %)
White
14 (2.8 %)
American Indian
13 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Phone:	(718)243-9413
Website:	http://www.scienceskillscenterhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 150

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 108

Ungraded 1