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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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic | 151 |
| Black | 66 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 42 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic151 (50.7 %)
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Black66 (22.1 %)
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Two or More42 (14.1 %)
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White22 (7.4 %)
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Asian16 (5.4 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 77 |
| Grade 10 | 93 |
| Grade 11 | 66 |
| Grade 12 | 60 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 138 | 46.3% |
| Male | 160 | 53.7% |
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