High School of Sports Management

The High School of Sports Management in Brooklyn offers a distinctive educational experience focused on preparing students for careers in the sports industry. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning in areas such as sports marketing, journalism, media, medicine, event planning, and computer science, aiming to connect academics with real-world applications. The school maintains a structured environment with a strict uniform policy and a clear code of conduct. Academically, the school provides general education alongside honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with a strong emphasis on college preparation beginning in sophomore year. Students can explore specialized tracks in Sport Management Business or Sport Management Technology, the latter featuring a Gamification Lab for graphic design, web development, virtual reality, and eSports tournaments. While parents generally express high satisfaction with the school and appreciate the dedication of the faculty, some desire more extracurricular options beyond sports. The school's four-year graduation rate of 69.0% and college enrollment rate of 43.2% are both below the citywide medians. Regents pass rates vary, with some subjects like Algebra II and Languages Other Than English showing stronger performance. Concerns have been noted regarding safety outside school hours and occasional gang activity, though bullying is reportedly rare within the school. The student body is predominantly male, which can present social dynamics.