KURT HAHN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL

www.kurthahnschool.org

181 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School (KHELS), located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school that operates on the principles of the "Expeditionary Learning" (EL) model. This pedagogical approach emphasizes active, inquiry-based learning, where students engage in long-term "expeditions"—interdisciplinary projects that connect academic curriculum to real-world problems. The school fosters a culture centered on high expectations, character development, and social-emotional growth, encouraging students to become active citizens who contribute meaningfully to their community.

Beyond traditional academics, the school is noted for its focus on collaborative learning and student agency. KHELS utilizes "crews"—small groups of students who meet regularly with a teacher advisor—to ensure that every student has a strong support system and a sense of belonging. By prioritizing hands-on experiences, portfolio-based assessments, and community-based service learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body not only for the rigors of higher education but for successful participation in a democratic society.

181

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KURT HAHN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	28
Black	128
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
128 (70.7%)
Hispanic
28 (15.5%)
Two or More
11 (6.1%)
White
8 (4.4%)
Asian
3 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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 #18
Phone:	(718)629-1204
Website:	http://www.kurthahnschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 59

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 48