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What’s Special

Lots of support from teachers and staff

The Downside

Longer school day and year may not appeal to some

Uncommon Prep Charter High School, founded in 2014, is a supportive, structured school with high standards. Test scores and graduation rates are above the city average. They emphasize building good habits and a strong community. The school day is extended and the school year starts in August.

Academics & Instruction: All Uncommon high schools strive to maintain a steady culture and tone. Students sit in rows or chat in groups for discussions. Teachers use interactive methods, like turning and talking, to keep lessons engaging. There are double periods of math and English every day, and Saturday classes for extra help. The schools excel in state tests, with over half of graduates ready for college-level work. Most students take Advanced Placement courses and go on to four-year colleges.

The school also offers band, digital media, drumline, chess, boat building, 3D design, martial arts, guitar and keyboards, robotics, and a step team, among other extra programs. 

Culture & Environment: All Uncommon schools emphasize forming good habits, starting with a morning meeting. In high school, teens discuss current events, themes like Black History Month, and prep for college. Weekly assemblies include academic activities, awards, student speeches, and energizing African drumming. Inspirational talks, like those about sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, boost morale. Freshmen have monthly gatherings to build community and habits.

Students meet with advisors weekly to track academics. Grades 10-12 meet twice a week for unique projects, like lessons from a teaching artist or workshops with chess, photography, or cosmetology teachers.

Students are required to follow rules for behavior in classrooms and hallways, staying seated during lunch. They learn guidelines for tasks like submitting homework, using the restroom, and borrowing laptops. The school emphasizes smooth transitions between activities. Uniforms, including tucked-in shirts, are required. Students are also encouraged to participate in community service, such as food drives, supporting causes like breast cancer walks, and volunteering in community gardens. 

Special Education & English as a New Language (ENL): About 10 percent of students have disabilities, and around 2 percent are learning English. Specially trained teachers work with individuals and small groups in and outside the classroom to boost skills.

Building & Facilities: Uncommon Prep is at the South Shore Educational Campus with five other high schools. The campus has tidy hallways, maroon lockers, and college pennants. There are PSAL sports, a large auditorium, cafeteria, and gym. No subway nearby, and entry involves passing through metal detectors.

College & Career: The school has 1:17 counselor-to-student ratio. Students start learning about college admissions in 9th grade and visit at least two college campuses each year. 

Roughly 70 percent of the students come from three Uncommon middle schools. Some go elsewhere due to distance or other considerations. Contact the school to inquire about space for students outside the network. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, November 2023)

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Academics

School
Citywide
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
0%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
0%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

1244
Number of students
Citywide Average is 615

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
87%
Students with disabilities
 
13%
Multilingual learners
 
3%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
3%
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
Are teachers effective?
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey, 2022-23 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

 
30%

Computer Science

 
57%

Physics

 
16%

Advanced Foreign Language

 
9%

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
92%

AP/IB Math or Science

 
63%

Music

Not offered in 2021-21
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College Readiness

School
Citywide
How many students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at CUNY without remedial help?
 
69%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide
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Contact & Location

Location

6565 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11236

Buses: B103, B47, B6, B82


Contact

Principal: Christine Algozo

Phone: 718-307-5077

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the South Shore Educational Campus with five other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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