298 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Secondary School for Journalism (SSJ), located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public school that integrates a traditional academic curriculum with a specialized focus on media literacy, communications, and reporting. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community. By emphasizing the principles of journalism—such as research, interviewing, editorial writing, and public speaking—the school aims to provide students with the tools to analyze the world around them and communicate their perspectives effectively.

Beyond its core journalistic theme, the school provides a comprehensive college-preparatory environment. Students are encouraged to develop their voices through various platforms, including school publications, digital media projects, and community-based assignments. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere and offers a range of extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore real-world media applications. By combining academic rigor with creative expression, the Secondary School for Journalism prepares its students for both higher education and careers in an increasingly media-driven global society.
298
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CYBERARTS STUDIO ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic151
Black66
Asian16
Two or More42
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    151 (50.7 %)
  • Black
    66 (22.1 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (14.1 %)
  • White
    22 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    16 (5.4 %)
  • 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)832-4201
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 9 77
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 60
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CYBERARTS STUDIO ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 977
Grade 1093
Grade 1166
Grade 1260
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CYBERARTS STUDIO ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13846.3%
Male16053.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)