JHS 291 ROLAND HAYES

JHS 291 ROLAND HAYES 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 290 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 26 teachers, JHS 291 ROLAND HAYES has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 291, also known as the Roland Hayes School, is a public middle school located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 32. It is situated on Palmetto Street and is named in honor of Roland Hayes, a prominent 20th-century American lyric tenor who was the first African American male soloist to receive international acclaim in the world of classical music.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. Like many schools in the Bushwick area, JHS 291 works to engage its diverse student body through a curriculum designed to meet city and state standards while providing various extracurricular activities and support services. Its mission is generally focused on empowering students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community.

For more information, contact JHS 291 ROLAND HAYES at (718) 574-0361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.