Talent for the Future
Juan left high school and became homeless. But he has skills and drive and found a Back on Track program to help him prepare for a career in IT. JFF helps employers leverage an untapped…
May 11, 2018
West Brooklyn Community High School has achieved a dramatic level of success in raising the graduation rates of a diverse population of over-aged and undercredited students who struggled at or dropped out of their previous high schools.
West Brooklyn Community High School has achieved a dramatic level of success in supporting a diverse population of 16-21 year old over-aged, and undercredited students who have struggled at or dropped out of their previous high schools. The school boasts among the highest course-passing rates, state exam scores, and graduation rates of any school serving this population in New York City. This eleven part publication examines the core systems, structures, and practices that underpin West Brooklyn Community High School’s success.