The East New York Arts and Civics High School

The East New York Arts and Civics High School in Brooklyn is a small high school, serving fewer than 200 students, that cultivates a warm, family-focused environment where every student is known and supported. The school's mission is built upon three core pillars: College and Career Readiness, Civic Engagement, and Fine Arts, with a particular emphasis on Music. It offers a range of opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as AP African American Studies and AP Art History, Dual Enrollment programs for college credit, financial literacy education, internships with community organizations, career exploration, and mentorship programs. While the school aims to prepare students for post-secondary life, its four-year graduation rate of 82.0% and college enrollment rate of 51.6% are below citywide medians and near the 25th percentile. Regents pass rates are also notably low across subjects. Despite these academic challenges, parents describe a close-knit community, and teacher satisfaction is high, particularly in school leadership and student support. Student surveys indicate strong satisfaction with academic rigor and safety.