Juan Morel Campos Secondary School

Juan Morel Campos Secondary School, serving grades 6-12 in Brooklyn, is recognized for its strong sense of community and a comprehensive academic and arts education. The school offers diverse creative outlets, including theater, digital arts, filmmaking, band, and dance, alongside competitive sports teams and a wide array of extracurricular activities from coding to debate. A dedicated college counselor supports students from middle school through their journey to higher education, emphasizing a college-bound mindset early on. While the school fosters high expectations and offers a significant amount of accelerated coursework, middle school ELA and Math proficiency rates are below citywide benchmarks, and high school graduation and college enrollment rates are also a concern. Regents pass rates are mixed, with strong performance in some subjects like U.S. History but very low rates in others. Parents consistently report positive relationships with the school, appreciating the supportive teachers and the school's inclusive environment. However, student surveys indicate some challenges with conflict resolution and bullying, though efforts to improve safety have been noted.