EAST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

East Brooklyn Community High School (EBCHS) is a unique transfer high school located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is designed specifically to serve students who have fallen behind in credits or have struggled in traditional high school environments. As a partnership between the New York City Department of Education and the nonprofit organization Good Shepherd Services, the school operates under an "Educational Collaborative" model. This approach integrates rigorous academic instruction with robust social-emotional support, aiming to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out and help them earn their high school diplomas.

The school’s culture is defined by its personalized approach to education, which emphasizes small class sizes, restorative justice practices, and a strong sense of community. By focusing on youth development, EBCHS provides students with holistic support—including counseling and career readiness programs—to ensure they are prepared for life after graduation. Its mission centers on the belief that all students can succeed when given a supportive, flexible, and inclusive setting that treats them as individuals rather than just numbers in the system.