Bushwick Community High School

Bushwick Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
231 Palmetto St,  Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 32
5.0
4.0
93 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Llermi Gonzalez
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
2.87
Graduation Rate
15%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.87
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
1
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
58:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Hispanic
67.4%
Black
27.9%
Native American
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 6 Students
CUNY Hunter College 4 Students
St. John's University - New York 4 Students
Le Moyne College 4 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 4 Students
CUNY LaGuardia Community College 4 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 3 Students
Monroe College - Bronx/New Rochelle 3 Students
St. Joseph's University, New York - Brooklyn 3 Students
Culinary Institute of America 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Radiologic Technician 2 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 2 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections 2 Students
Business 1 Students
Computer Science 1 Students
Computer Software Engineering 1 Students
Counseling Psychology 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/22/2018
It's a place where you can start over and achieve the success you want with help of wonderful teachers
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
10/31/2024
BCHS strives for a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. The students feel comfortable and safe. The bullying that happens is minimal because it is addressed and reported the moment it happens when it is caught. The class sizes are small compared to other schools, which facilitates the learni...
5.0 other
10/28/2024
Bushwick Community High School is a school that cares about their students and the community. The teachers and staff are one of a kind and truly care about the well-being of each student. They provide rigorous lessons with the support and guidance that allows all students the chance to learn at any...
1.0 parent
12/3/2021
Avoid this school at all costs Tutti and the principal Jhermy -do not know what they are doing .. they harass their staff
5.0 student
12/26/2017
Amazing if you are behind on credits or regents, and the staff is very effective at building young people of color to be effective leaders in communities.

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Bushwick Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 32 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 93 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. Bushwick Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.87, and the graduation rate is 15%. The average home value in this area is $933,803. Discover additional schools in the area, like EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick, All City Leadership Secondary School, The Academy Of Urban Planning and Engineering, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bushwick Community High School.

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