JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER

JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 869 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JHS 383, officially known as the Philippa Schuyler School for the Gifted and Talented, is a highly regarded public middle school located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is well-known for its challenging academic curriculum, which is specifically designed to meet the needs of gifted learners. The school places a heavy emphasis on critical thinking, intellectual growth, and a robust liberal arts education, often attracting high-achieving students from across the borough who are looking for a rigorous preparatory environment before heading to competitive high schools.

Beyond its strong academic reputation, Philippa Schuyler is celebrated for its diverse and vibrant community culture. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts programs, academic clubs, and competitive sports, which help foster a well-rounded student experience. Because it is a screened school, it maintains a selective admissions process, which contributes to a focused learning atmosphere where teachers and students work collaboratively to maintain high standards of excellence. Overall, the school is widely recognized as a premier destination for families seeking an accelerated and enriching middle school experience in Brooklyn.

For more information, contact JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER at (718) 574-0390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 GREENE AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
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JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 869 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
869
Teachers:
56.51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 869 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.7%
Black or African American
35.8%
Asian
4.3%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.