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Bushwick School for Social Justice

400 Irving Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11237
Q&A with the Principal, mark rush

“The Bushwick School for Social justice (BSSJ) is a small school with a big heart. We strive to be a school that matches the brilliance, creativity, and passion that our …” Read More »

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400 Irving Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Bushwick
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Enthusiastic young staff with commitment to education centered around social justice.
  • The Downside: Citywide mandated curriculum has hampered introduction of social justice course of study.
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can i sign myself back into school after i already signed out ? i am 20 years old now and i honestly regret signing out and trying to get my g.e.d , i am dedicated to finish high school this time

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  • Performance4 Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
4/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1024 / 2400
Below Average
Regents English
73%
Average
Regents Mathematics
36%
Below Average
Regents Science
47%
Average
Regents History
57%
Average
Regents Rate
60%
Average
10-Credit Rate
70%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 161.7 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 37.8 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 32.7 / 100
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More about Bushwick School for Social Justice

Population 434 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 80%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Language and Composition
  • Spanish Language
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • College Now
  • Student Success Center
  • Town Hall Meetings
  • Advisory
  • Project-based and Inquiry Learning
  • Saturday School
  • PM School
  • After-school grade-level Tutoring
  • Senior Social Justice Seminar
  • Student Government
  • Student Government
  • Social Justice and Community Organizing Campaigns
  • Peer Mediation
  • National Honor Society
Clubs
  • Art
  • Music and Drama
  • Student Campus Council
  • Newspaper
  • "Word on the Street" student newspaper
  • QSA
  • Human Rights
  • Cheerleading
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Brooklyn College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Coro (Youth Leadership)
  • Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS)
  • Teen Pact
  • Planned Parenthood
Community Organization Partners
  • Make the Road New York
  • Institute for Student Achievement
  • Park Slope Mental Health
  • Relationship Abuse Prevention program (RAPP)
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