JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM

www.is234.com

1,342 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

JHS 234, officially known as the Arthur W. Cunningham School, is a public middle school located in the Sheepshead Bay/Homecrest area of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded within District 22 for its focus on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment. It is widely recognized for its robust academic programming, which typically includes specialized tracks for high-achieving students and comprehensive support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, JHS 234 places a significant emphasis on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts programs, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom. With a long-standing history in the community, the school is often noted for its collaborative relationship with parents and local stakeholders, aiming to foster a supportive culture that prepares students for the transition to competitive high schools across New York City.

1,342

Total Students

103.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	185
Black	117
Asian	352
Two or More	36
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	10

White
628 (46.8 %)
Asian
352 (26.2 %)
Hispanic
185 (13.8 %)
Black
117 (8.7 %)
Two or More
36 (2.7 %)
American Indian
14 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)645-1334
Website:	http://www.is234.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 6 442

Grade 7 458

Grade 8 438

Ungraded 4