HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 329 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 23 teachers, HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located on Ridgewood Avenue in the East New York section of Brooklyn, functions as a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a "Community School," it operates on a model that seeks to integrate academics with essential social and health services, aiming to support the "whole child" by addressing the needs of both the students and their families within the surrounding neighborhood.

The school is part of the New York City Department of Education and emphasizes a collaborative environment, often partnering with local organizations to provide extended learning opportunities, after-school programming, and family engagement initiatives. By focusing on building strong ties with the community, HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL strives to create a stable, supportive educational environment designed to improve student outcomes and foster personal development beyond the traditional classroom setting.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (718) 235-1785 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.