SUNSET PARK HIGH SCHOOL
1,418 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sunset Park High School, located at 153 35th Street in Brooklyn, is a vibrant public secondary school serving the diverse community of Sunset Park. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and their future professional lives, often leveraging its location to connect students with local cultural and career-oriented resources.
Beyond academics, Sunset Park High School places a strong focus on student development through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, aiming to create a "community school" atmosphere where every student feels seen and encouraged. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school strives to empower its students to become active, informed, and compassionate members of their community and the broader world.
Beyond academics, Sunset Park High School places a strong focus on student development through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, aiming to create a "community school" atmosphere where every student feels seen and encouraged. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school strives to empower its students to become active, informed, and compassionate members of their community and the broader world.
1,418
Total Students
112.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic | 992 |
| Black | 94 |
| Asian | 181 |
| Two or More | 46 |
| American Indian | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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Hispanic992 (70.0 %)
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Asian181 (12.8 %)
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Black94 (6.6 %)
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White90 (6.3 %)
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Two or More46 (3.2 %)
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American Indian10 (0.7 %)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.4 %)
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)840-1900 |
| Website: | http://www.sunsetparkhighschool.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,418 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 112.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,157 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
358
Grade 10
381
Grade 11
354
Grade 12
322
Ungraded
3
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 358 |
| Grade 10 | 381 |
| Grade 11 | 354 |
| Grade 12 | 322 |
| Ungraded | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 657 | 46.3% |
| Male | 761 | 53.7% |
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