ORIGINS HIGH SCHOOL

438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Origins High School, located in the Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn, is a small, inclusive public school that prioritizes a personalized approach to education. The school is built on the philosophy of "restorative justice," fostering a supportive culture where students and teachers build strong, collaborative relationships. By focusing on social-emotional learning alongside academic rigor, the school aims to create a safe environment where students feel empowered to take risks, express their identities, and engage deeply with their community.

Academically, Origins High School utilizes a mastery-based grading system rather than traditional letter grades, requiring students to demonstrate a deep understanding of course material through projects and performance-based assessments. This structure is complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to keep students active and engaged. With its intimate size and emphasis on individual growth, the school is particularly well-suited for students who thrive in a community-oriented setting that values critical thinking and long-term academic preparation.

438

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORIGINS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	71
Black	97
Asian	94
Two or More	23
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

White
141 (32.2 %)
Black
97 (22.1 %)
Asian
94 (21.5 %)
Hispanic
71 (16.2 %)
Two or More
23 (5.3 %)
American Indian
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.4 %)

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 #22
Phone:	(718)891-0037
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 116

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 117

Grade 12 84