Science Skills Center High School

Science Skills Center High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
49 Flatbush Avenue Ext,  Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 13
3.3
1.7
528 Students
B
Niche Grade
Science Skills Center High School is located in Downtown Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue. The school serves ninth through 12th grade students and has a high graduation rate. This school is classified as an early college high school, meaning that students receive an associate’s degree upon graduation, typically requiring an extra two years of college education. As the name of the school suggests, Science Skills Center heavily emphasizes STEM learning initiatives in every aspect of the curriculum. The school offers a wealth of extracurricular activities, including art and creative writing clubs, robotics and a multicultural book club. Students who excel academically can also join the National Honor Society. Various sports are also available for students to participate in through the Public Schools Athletic League. Distinguished faculty lead the students at Science Skills Center toward success. Through the Cahn Fellows Program, school leadership receives extra professional development opportunities. The program believes that school improvement starts with strong leadership and strives to provide that to public schools around the nation.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Dahlia Mcgregor
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
184:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.4%
Female
41.6%
Black
61%
Hispanic
20.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
White
2.8%
Native American
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#74 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 70 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 66 Students
CUNY Hunter College 58 Students
Stony Brook University 57 Students
CUNY New York City College of Technology 53 Students
Cornell University 44 Students
Pace University 37 Students
Syracuse University 35 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 34 Students
CUNY City College of New York 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 46 Students
Business 36 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Architecture 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 108 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
7/1/2024
Really great experience I couldn't have enjoyed it more at Science Skills Center I made some good friends and enjoyed the Martial Arts classes
5.0 Freshman
7/1/2024
Alright, first off this school was an amazing opportunity for me to grow my skills within engineering, they didn't have many athletic opportunities, but a lot of schools don't have any at all. This school had many programs for me to choose from and the amount of AP courses I am able to take changed the game for me, Overall this school is amazing and I enjoyed my time.
5.0
7/1/2024
Perfect school I truly had enjoyed my time there and I hope many people come and enjoy the college and career opportunities this school provides
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 3 Reviews
2.0 other
8/28/2023
If I had the choice, I wouldn't have ever attended this school. It looks decent at a glance but that's really all it is: decent. The school has what it takes for you to have a mediocre high school experience so if you want to just cruise through high school, this school is fine. But if you're lookin...
2.0 student
4/26/2019
If you look at this school at a glance, there seems to be a lot offered which is true. However, what it fails to capture is the quality of the programs and opportunities. For example, apart from a few classes, the AP classes at this school are treated as a joke especially considering the guidance co...
1.0 student
4/23/2014
dont send your child here! i am a freshman here at this school and i thought that this school was gonna be a great school, by its name. but now that ive spent a whole year here, my mind had said otherwise. Parents, if you want to send your children to this school then you might want to reconsider on...

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