M.S. 246 (ALC)

Academic performance data is not available for this school, which is common for District 79 alternative programs that may serve students on different graduation pathways or with individualized education plans. The school does not appear in standard state test score reporting, meaning families should discuss curriculum, credit accumulation, and graduation outcomes directly with staff.

Culture and climate survey data is not published for this school, making it difficult to characterize the day-to-day experience. District 17 averages show teacher-reported safety at 94.73% and teacher instruction quality at 89.1%, but these district-wide metrics may not reflect conditions at this specific alternative program. Parent satisfaction in District 17 averages 91%, though this school-specific data is not available. The district's suspension rate averages just 0.55%, suggesting a relatively restorative approach district-wide.

This school serves students from across District 17 and potentially beyond, given its alternative program status. The East Flatbush-Erasmus neighborhood has a median household income of $71,675 with a 15.8% poverty rate — middle-income by Brooklyn standards. Only 12.7% of households have children, which is notably low, but this reflects the broader neighborhood demographics rather than the school's population. With 33.1% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the community is educated though not affluent. The low homeownership rate of 17.4% indicates a largely rental neighborhood.

East Flatbush-Erasmus is a transit-rich neighborhood with a score of 71.26, making it accessible via public transportation. However, safety indicators are concerning — the safety score of 10.73 is extremely low, with crime density at 4,234 incidents and lead elevation rates at 22.1%. The area scores low on health environment (18.01) and education orientation (39.46), though family density is high at 76.25. Median home values of $710,327 reflect Brooklyn's real estate pressures. Families considering this school should factor in the neighborhood's safety profile alongside educational fit.

The neighborhood is walkable with good transit access, though parents should assess specific route safety given low neighborhood safety scores. Students from across the district may take buses or public transit, as this alternative program draws from a wider geographic area than typical zoned schools.