World Academy for Total Community Health High School

World Academy for Total Community Health High School (WATCH) is a small Brooklyn high school focused on preparing students for careers in the healthcare field, particularly through its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. The school emphasizes a challenging curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses and opportunities for college credits. It is recognized as a FutureReadyNYC school, providing career exploration, work-based learning, and early college credentials in healthcare. The school fosters a small, tight-knit, and socially supportive community, with a uniform required for students. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school, praising the dedication and approachability of teachers. The school also benefits from partnerships with higher education institutions and the Brownsville Multi Service Family Health & Wellness Center, offering students clinical internships and a pathway to public health careers. While the school excels in its Languages Other Than English Regents pass rates, which are well above the citywide median, its overall academic outcomes present concerns. The four-year graduation rate of 76% is below the citywide 25th percentile, and its college enrollment rate of 6.7% is at the citywide minimum. Many Regents exam pass rates are significantly below citywide benchmarks. Student survey responses indicate mixed feelings regarding school climate, with some concerns about bullying and physical altercations.