WORLD ACADEMY FOR TOTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH HIGH SCHOOL
199 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 104 |
| Black | 84 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Hispanic104 (52.5%)
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Black84 (42.4%)
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American Indian5 (2.5%)
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Asian3 (1.5%)
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White2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 36 |
| Grade 10 | 65 |
| Grade 11 | 53 |
| Grade 12 | 45 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 121 | 60.8% |
| Male | 77 | 38.7% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.5% |
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