BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL

www.brooklynfrontiers.org

160 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brooklyn Frontiers High School (BFHS), located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized transfer high school designed specifically for students who have fallen behind in credits or have previously struggled in traditional educational settings. By offering a smaller, more intimate learning environment, the school focuses on re-engaging students who are at risk of dropping out, providing them with the necessary support and academic pathways to earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The school is operated in partnership with the organization Good Shepherd Services, which integrates social-emotional support directly into the academic experience. This model emphasizes restorative justice, individualized instruction, and mentorship, ensuring that students receive both the counseling and the academic structure they need to succeed. Through a combination of small class sizes, personalized learning plans, and a culture that prioritizes student agency, Brooklyn Frontiers serves as a vital resource for young people seeking a second chance to achieve their educational goals.

160

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN FRONTIERS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	56
Black	89
Asian	6
American Indian	2

Black
89 (55.6%)
Hispanic
56 (35.0%)
White
7 (4.4%)
Asian
6 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Phone:	(718)722-4727
Website:	http://www.brooklynfrontiers.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 35