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What’s Special
Social justice theme
The Downside
Poor attendance
At the Bushwick School for Social Justice, students learn about ways to overcome “inequities, biases, and oppression” in society. For example, an English teacher might have students answer the question “Does power corrupt?” by reading texts such as Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, and Macbeth. Students in a history class might put Christopher Columbus on trial to learn about genocide, colonization, disease, and the exploitation of the New World, according to the school website.
The school shares the Bushwick Educational Campus with other small schools. Students must pass through metal detectors to enter.
The school gets high marks on the Quality Review for its positive culture and the teamwork of the staff. However, student attendance is poor. (Clara Hemphill, school website, DOE statistics, August 2018)
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Students
Race/Ethnicity
Safety & Vibe
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Not offered in 2021-21Physics
Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Not offered in 2021-21Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryHumanities and Interdisciplinary (K54A)
Program Description:
A challenging program with emphasis on addressing social justice issues around our community and the nation. Students will have the opportunity to take elective courses in a variety of subject areas with a focus on social justice issues.
Collegiate Scholars (K54B)
Program Description:
Under the direction and sponsorship of various colleges and universities, The Brooklyn School for Social Justice (BSSJ) offers scholars the opportunity to simultaneously earn both a high school diploma and transferable college credits. Our Scholars can enroll in the University in the High School Program (UHS) through SUNY-Albany. They can also qualify for the College Now Program through The City University of New York (CUNY), and other private colleges and universities. Students will also have the option of enrolling in Advanced Placement courses including AP Art, AP Spanish, AP Human Geography and AP Computer Science. These students are also afforded the option of early graduation, internships and special college trips.
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, Arts (Advanced Placement), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
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Contact & Location
Location
400 Irving Avenue
Brooklyn
NY
11237
Trains: , to Myrtle Av
Buses: B13, B20, B26, B38, B52, B54, B60, Q55, Q58
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Other Details
This school shares the Bushwick Educational Campus with three other schools
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