HIGH SCHOOL FOR SERVICE AND LEARNING AT ERASMUS

249 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus (HSSL) is a public secondary school located within the historic Erasmus Hall Educational Campus in Brooklyn, New York. As one of the smaller learning communities housed within the large Erasmus complex, the school focuses on a personalized educational environment that prioritizes civic engagement and community involvement. It serves a diverse student body, aiming to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success by integrating academic rigor with real-world experiences.

The school's philosophy is rooted in the belief that students learn best when they can connect their classroom studies to the needs and functions of their community. To achieve this, HSSL emphasizes service-learning projects, mentorship opportunities, and leadership development. By fostering a culture of social responsibility, the school encourages students to become active participants in their neighborhoods while gaining the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for college and career readiness.

249

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SCHOOL FOR SERVICE AND LEARNING AT ERASMUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	69
Black	147
Asian	17
Two or More	3
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
147 (59.0%)
Hispanic
69 (27.7%)
Asian
17 (6.8%)
White
7 (2.8%)
American Indian
5 (2.0%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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 #17
Phone:	(718)564-2551
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 68

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 50