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Nelson Mandela High School

Brooklyn, NY

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled133144
Assault10
Harassment, bullying, discrimination45
Cyberbullying12
Drugs60

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Taking Advanced Courses80%
Attendance Rate85%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers79%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Communication Arts (K15E)

Ed. Opt.

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

9

Seats

44

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

2

Seats

7

Nelson Mandela High School ASD Nest Program (K15Y)

ASD/ACES Program

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

0

Seats

0

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

1

Seats

6

Social Media, Journalism, and Social Justice (K15A)

Open

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

11

Seats

44

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

2

Seats

7

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LORINDA ENTERPRISES, LTD.NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESY & M TRANSIT CORP
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

144 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino11.8%
x
White0.7%
x
Black or African American72.2%
x
Asian2.1%
x
Two or More Races10.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native2.8%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses7

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern,

Arts3

Brass Ensemble, Visual Art, Classroom Music

Sports9

Basketball (Boys/Girls), Cross Country (Boys/Girls), Football (Boys), Handball (Boys/Girls),

Clubs and Activities6

Flag Football, Black Lives Matter, Student Government (Barraza), Gaming,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360009406509

District
New York City Geographic District #16
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
144 students
Teachers (FTE)
18.8

Sources