WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
The **World Academy for Total Community Health (WATCH)**, located at 400 Pennsylvania Avenue in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach that bridges academics with health and wellness. Operating within the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a "total community health" philosophy, which integrates rigorous standard curriculum with a focus on physical, mental, and social well-being. By fostering a supportive environment, the school aims to prepare students for both higher education and careers in health-related fields, while encouraging them to become active, healthy participants in their own communities.

The school is noted for its commitment to holistic development, often leveraging community partnerships to provide students with hands-on experiences and exposure to professional health environments. Its location in Brooklyn places it at the center of a diverse urban landscape, allowing the school to address the specific needs of its surrounding neighborhood. Through its programming, the World Academy for Total Community Health seeks to empower its students to navigate complex academic challenges while simultaneously advocating for the health and vitality of the society they live in.
199
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic104
Black84
Asian3
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    104 (52.5%)
  • Black
    84 (42.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5%)
  • White
    2 (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)688-7980
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 181
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 936
Grade 1065
Grade 1153
Grade 1245
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12160.8%
Male7738.7%
Not Specified10.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)