Our Insights
What’s Special
Classes in law, bio-medicine and cybersecurity
The Downside
Poor attendance
Once a struggling school, Cobble Hill School of American Studies has turned the corner. Although many students come into the school below grade level, about three-quarters graduate on time and almost no one drops outs. The turnaround has come under Anna Maria Mule who has been principal since 2010.
Cobble Hill offers two programs: one on law and government; the other on biomedicine and health careers. Course offerings include several law classes, Syracuse University courses in cybersecurity and science research, and Advanced Placement classes including biology and U.S history.
Students in a law class learn to cross examine, while a forensic science class focuses on analyzing data and conducting scientific investigations, according to an educator who visited the school for the Department of Education. Teachers stress projects and student collaboration.
Attendance remains a struggle. More than half the students miss at least a month of school each year.
Although the school is fairly small, it offers a number of extracurricular activities, including an Inside Broadway theater workshop and various internships. There are no PSAL sports for girls, however. Students in need of extra help may attend after school tutoring or Saturday classes. A partnership with Wediko Children’s Services enables Cobble Hill to provide supports, including individual and group counselling, to students and their families.
Special education: Cobble Hill has team teaching classes with a mix of general and special education students. (Gail Robinson, from DOE records, November 2018)
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Physics
Not offered in 2021-21Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryBiomedical Sciences/Health Careers (K91A)
Program Description:
Whether discovering new cancer treatments or teaching healthy lifestyle choices, today's biomedical science professionals are tackling big challenges to make the world a better place. Our Biomedical Science students, through Project Lead the Way courses, are taking on these same real-world challenges while still in high school. Students engage in compelling, hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to problems using the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs.
Pre-Law Institute/American Studies (K91B)
Program Description:
Are you a natural debater? Are you interested in issues of social justice, advocacy, and equity? Then our comprehensive four-year Pre-Law Institute and American Studies offerings may be the best fit for you. While in high school, our pre-law students are introduced to professional opportunities in criminal, constitutional, family, and civil law. Students engage in legal research, engage in moot court and mock trial, and learn about careers in law through simulations and real world experiences.
Cobble Hill School of American Studies ASD Horizon Program (K91H)
Cobble Hill School of American Studies D75 Inclusion Program (K91U)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Basketball
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball
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Contact & Location
Location
347 Baltic Street
Brooklyn
NY
11201
Trains: , to Hoyt St; , to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; , to Bergen St
Buses: B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67
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This school is in its own building.
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