SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE BROOKLYN

www.sofbrooklyn.org

119 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

School of the Future Brooklyn (SOF Brooklyn), located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school that emphasizes a progressive, student-centered approach to education. Guided by the mission to foster intellectual curiosity and social responsibility, the school focuses on "deeper learning" rather than rote memorization. It prioritizes project-based curricula, personalized instruction, and the development of strong relationships between faculty and students to ensure that every learner is known, supported, and challenged.

Beyond academics, SOF Brooklyn places a significant emphasis on community, restorative practices, and inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be highly collaborative, encouraging students to take ownership of their education while preparing them for college and career readiness in a rapidly changing world. By integrating real-world problem solving with a commitment to social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, thoughtful citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

119

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE BROOKLYN
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	47
Black	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
66 (55.5%)
Hispanic
47 (39.5%)
White
4 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)345-5190
Website:	http://www.sofbrooklyn.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 40

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 48

Ungraded 1