CLARA BARTON HIGH SCHOOL
1,178 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clara Barton High School, located on Classon Avenue in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized educational institution with a long-standing focus on health professions and medical sciences. The school is widely recognized for its mission to prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry, offering a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with vocational training. Students at Clara Barton often benefit from specialized programs that provide exposure to nursing, medical assisting, and other clinical pathways, helping them bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary medical education or immediate entry into the workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a cornerstone for the local community, emphasizing the development of professional skills, compassion, and academic discipline. By fostering a learning environment centered on the "Health Professions," the school aims to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed in a competitive healthcare landscape. With its dedicated focus on career readiness, Clara Barton High School remains a key destination for students in Brooklyn who are passionate about pursuing careers dedicated to public health and patient care.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a cornerstone for the local community, emphasizing the development of professional skills, compassion, and academic discipline. By fostering a learning environment centered on the "Health Professions," the school aims to equip students with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed in a competitive healthcare landscape. With its dedicated focus on career readiness, Clara Barton High School remains a key destination for students in Brooklyn who are passionate about pursuing careers dedicated to public health and patient care.
1,178
Total Students
95.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic | 119 |
| Black | 929 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 77 |
| American Indian | 18 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black929 (78.9 %)
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Hispanic119 (10.1 %)
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Two or More77 (6.5 %)
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White22 (1.9 %)
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American Indian18 (1.5 %)
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Asian10 (0.8 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 |
| Phone: | (718)636-4900 |
| Website: | http://www.clarabartonhighschool.net |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,178 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 95.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,082 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 16 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
361
Grade 10
308
Grade 11
213
Grade 12
253
Ungraded
43
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 361 |
| Grade 10 | 308 |
| Grade 11 | 213 |
| Grade 12 | 253 |
| Ungraded | 43 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 878 | 74.5% |
| Male | 300 | 25.5% |
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