DIGITAL ARTS AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

www.digitaltechhs.org

331 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Brooklyn School for Global Studies (BSGS), located in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a secondary institution dedicated to fostering a culturally responsive and academically rigorous environment. The school emphasizes a global perspective, aiming to prepare students to become informed, empathetic, and active citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. By prioritizing a curriculum that integrates international awareness with core academic subjects, the school seeks to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and student development. BSGS is known for creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their personal interests, participate in extracurricular activities, and engage with their local community. Through its commitment to a "global" mission, the school works to ensure that students not only excel in their studies but also develop the social and collaborative skills required to navigate diverse professional and social landscapes after graduation.

331

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIGITAL ARTS AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	155
Black	135
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
155 (46.8 %)
Black
135 (40.8 %)
White
20 (6.0 %)
Two or More
11 (3.3 %)
Asian
9 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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 #15
Phone:	(718)694-9741
Website:	http://www.digitaltechhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 87

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 81