SPRING CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

www.sccsbrooklyn.org

468 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Spring Creek Community School (SCCS), located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a public school serving students from grades 6 through 12. As a collaborative community-based institution, the school is designed to provide a supportive, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes personalized learning. By combining a college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academics, Spring Creek Community School is defined by its strong partnerships with local organizations and its commitment to community engagement. The school utilizes an inquiry-based instructional approach, encouraging students to take an active role in their education through project-based learning and critical thinking. With a mission rooted in equity and inclusivity, SCCS strives to create a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to advocate for themselves and contribute positively to their surrounding neighborhood.

468

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPRING CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	110
Black	328
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Black
328 (70.1 %)
Hispanic
110 (23.5 %)
Two or More
15 (3.2 %)
White
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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 #19
Phone:	(718)688-7200
Website:	http://www.sccsbrooklyn.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 72

Ungraded 2