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Bushwick School for Social Justice

Public | 9-12 | 434 students

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3 stars


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Posted February 17, 2009

The first principal of this school has done wonders on the Bushwick Campus and the Bushwick community as a whole. After seeing the Bushwick School for Social Justice solidify it's status as an A grade high school, it is no surprise to see Mr. Terry C. Byam become a Network Leader at the Department of Education. He will put his experience, skills and heart into making even more schools in the New York City area achieve A grade rating.


Posted April 30, 2008

this school is great a family environment... this school has really changed, and teachers here work with the students on group and one on one levels to make sure they are all performing to standards.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
4%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

175 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students4%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population4%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students40%
Students with disabilities15%
General population44%

English

All Students72%
Students with disabilities42%
General population77%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students33%
Students with disabilities8%
General population39%

Global History and Geography

All Students48%
Students with disabilities21%
General population55%

Integrated Algebra

All Students40%
Students with disabilities9%
General population50%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students51%
Students with disabilities24%
General population59%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students98%
Students with disabilities100%
General population98%

U.S. History and Government

All Students67%
Students with disabilities21%
General population74%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 68% 21%
Black 31% 19%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 16%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 79%N/A76%
Female 78%N/A79%
Male 80%N/A71%
Hispanic or Latino 81%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 81%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 71%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 88%N/A56%
General-Education students 78%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 39%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 12%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 23%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Phone: (718) 381-7100

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