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Science, Technology and Research Early College High School at Erasmus

911 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226
Q&A with the Principal, Dr. Eric L. Blake

“Science, Technology and Research (STAR) is an Early College school serving grades 6-12. Our students are exposed to the college curriculum as early as the sixth grade (via focused workshops …” Read More »

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911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
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  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Students gain exposure to college beginning in 6th grade; high school students earn free college credit.
  • The Downside: With many students taking college courses off-campus, the school community can seem fragmented.
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Teacher Data Reports for Science, Technology and Research Early College High School at Erasmus

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)
  • English 66%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance6 Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 2 Below Average
6/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1337 / 2400
Average
Regents English
92%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
57%
Average
Regents Science
73%
Average
Regents History
74%
Average
6th Grade English 671 / 800
Above Average
6th Grade Math 699 / 800
Above Average
7th Grade English 671 / 800
Above Average
7th Grade Math 684 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 661 / 800
Average
8th Grade Math 687 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 61 / 100
Average
Regents Rate
91%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
93%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 217.6 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 88.9 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 84.3 / 100
Above Average
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More about Science, Technology and Research Early College High School at Erasmus

Population 521 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B/A
Avg. Attendance Rate 97%
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Brooklyn College Early College Program: Archaeology Field Studies
  • Academic College Success Program
  • College Seminars
  • College Advisory
  • Calculus
  • Physics
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Geology
  • Chemistry
  • Spanish
  • Research Studies
  • STEP (Science
  • Technology Entry Program); High School Programs: Virtual Enterprise
  • Marine Biology
  • Medical Ethics
  • Computer Graphics
  • Art
  • Project-based Learning
  • Web Design
  • After-school Study Center
  • Summer Enrichment
  • Gateway Institute Internships
  • Field-based Science
  • College related Trips
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Drama
  • Student Government
  • Leadership Class
  • Peer Mediation Center
  • College Prep and Guidance Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution Training
Clubs
  • Brooklyn College Community Partnership Program sponsored activities: Video Production
  • Dance
  • Step
  • Teen Talk; School Clubs: Anime
  • Chess
  • Performance Art
  • Drama
  • School Yearbook
  • Technology
  • Computer
  • Young Entrepreneurs
Academic Extracurriculars
  • National Honor Society
  • Regents Prep
  • SAT Prep
  • Study Center
  • Tutoring
  • Brooklyn College Saturday Courses
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • American Museum of Natural History
Hospital Partnerships
  • Lutheran Medical Center
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Brooklyn College
  • New York University
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • PENCIL
Community Organization Partners
  • Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education
Corporate Partners
  • Bank of America
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