FDNY-CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS

417 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Captain Vernon A. Richards High School (P.S. 327, also known as the Firehouse School) is a public school located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Situated at 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, the school operates under the New York City Department of Education and serves a diverse student population in the 11207 zip code. The school is known for its community-oriented environment, focusing on providing foundational education and fostering academic growth for students in the surrounding area.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a safe and supportive learning environment, often integrating character development with its core curriculum. As part of the NYC public school system, it adheres to city-wide academic standards while providing various support services to meet the specific needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on core subjects, social-emotional learning, and community engagement, Captain Vernon A. Richards High School aims to prepare its students for future academic success and civic participation.

417

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FDNY-CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	155
Black	222
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Black
222 (53.2%)
Hispanic
155 (37.2%)
Two or More
20 (4.8%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
White
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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 #19
Phone:	(718)688-7930
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 101

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 91

Ungraded 1