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The School for Human Rights

600 Kingston Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203
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600 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
East Flatbush
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Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 25%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)
  • English 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 8 Above Average
  • Diversity 2 Below Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1159 / 2400
Average
Regents English
80%
Average
Regents Mathematics
68%
Average
Regents Science
61%
Average
Regents History
52%
Average
6th Grade English 655 / 800
Average
6th Grade Math 680 / 800
Average
7th Grade English 658 / 800
Average
7th Grade Math 661 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 648 / 800
Average
8th Grade Math 675 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 66 / 100
Average
Regents Rate
48%
Average
10-Credit Rate
79%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 216.1 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 58.5 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 36.0 / 100
Average
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More about The School for Human Rights

Population 386 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 97%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Psychology
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Advisory
  • Culinary Arts; Law &amp; Policy Specialization: Participation in Government
  • Introduction to Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Forensic Science; Holocaust and Human Behavior
  • Intensive Non-fiction Writing
  • Literature Studies
  • Fine and Performing Arts: Theatre Arts
  • Film Analysis
  • Studio Art
  • Creative Writing; Aerospace and Environmental Sciences: Astronautics
  • Aeronautics
  • Science Fiction and Society
  • Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Youth Leadership Conference
  • Peer Mediation
  • Parent Support Group
Clubs
  • Yearbook Committee
  • Comic Book
  • Debate
  • Skateboard
  • Step Team
  • School Newspaper
  • Mural
  • Computer Animation
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Introduction to Law
  • Before and After-school Math and English Language Arts (ELA) Enrichment Classes
  • After-school Homework Help and Tutoring
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Global Kids
  • Midori and Friends Foundation
  • Lincoln Center Theater Open Stages
  • Roundabout Theatre Company
  • Caribbean Cultural Institute
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Brooklyn College
  • State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Human Rights Education Associates
  • MediaRights
  • Amnesty International
  • Human Rights Watch
  • New Visions for Public Schools
Other Partnerships
  • New York City Leadership Academy
  • Center for Integrated Teacher Education (CITE)
Community Organization Partners
  • Human Rights Education Associates
  • The Leadership Program
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