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James P. Sinnott Magnet School for Health and Health Careers
Grades:
6-8
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370 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11208
Brooklyn NY 11208
Phone:
718-647-9050
Our Insights
What’s Special
Graphic design
The Downside
Poor attendance
IS 218 is a zoned middle school in East New York with a dual language program in Spanish and English. The school has a health theme as well as classes in the arts. Students may study graphic design (combining art and technology) and may also study theater and dance, according to the Annual Arts in Schools Report.
The school faces many challenges. Attendance is poor and teachers and students complain of discipline problems. Most students arrive with weak academic skills.
The school shares a building with The School for Classics High School.
Admissions: District 19 choice. (Clara Hemphill, web reports, April 2019)
Read moreSchool Stats
Citywide Average Key
This school is
Better
Near
Worse
than the citywide average
Is this school safe and well-run?
From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
72%
78%
Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
70%
61%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
95%
85%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
79%
84%
Citywide Average
From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card
How many students were suspended?
5%
4%
Citywide Average
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
71%
78%
Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
11.1
How do students perform academically?
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
28%
47%
Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
35%
51%
Citywide Average
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide
How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
17%
36%
Citywide Average
Who does this school serve?
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot
Enrollment
297
Asian
20%
Black
38%
Hispanic
37%
White
1%
Other
5%
Free or reduced priced lunch
92%
Students with disabilities
29%
English language learners
24%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide
Average daily attendance
87%
91%
Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
48%
34%
Citywide Average
How does this school serve special populations?
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
7%
15%
Citywide Average
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Contact & Location
Location
East New York
(District 19)
Trains:
, 
to Euclid Ave
, to Euclid Ave
Buses:
B13, B14, B15, B20, BM5, Q7, Q8
Contact
Principal
Lisa Ann Hermann
Other Details
Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with Achievement First Linden Charter Middle School and School for Classics High School
Metal detectors?
No
Zone for the 2019-2020 school year. Call school to confirm.
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