BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 15

www.brooklynprospect.org

Charter School 20 Students

Middle School 5th - 5th

School Overview

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School (BPCS) – CSD 15 is a K-12 network of public charter schools that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Located in the Windsor Terrace/Kensington area, the school is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, intentionally mirroring the demographic makeup of the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods. Their educational model prioritizes critical thinking, global citizenship, and character development, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success in university but also for responsible engagement in a global society.

The school is noted for its cohesive culture, which stresses high academic expectations alongside a supportive, values-based environment. By utilizing the IB program—which focuses on inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary study—Brooklyn Prospect encourages students to make connections across subjects and apply their knowledge to real-world issues. As a community-focused institution within Community School District 15, the school works to balance traditional academic rigor with a personalized approach to student development, seeking to create a seamless transition from elementary through high school graduation.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 15
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	12
Black	6
Two or More	2

Hispanic
12 (60.0%)
Black
6 (30.0%)
Two or More
2 (10.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 15
Phone:	(716)643-1086
Website:	http://www.brooklynprospect.org
Grade Range:	5th - 5th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 5 20