High School of Sports Management

Academic data was not provided for this school, making it difficult to assess overall performance compared to district averages of 60% ELA and 63% Math proficiency. The school offers AP Courses and standard supports including ELL services, but without test score data, the academic trajectory is unclear.

The school's climate presents a striking contrast: families report extremely high trust in leadership (parent-principal trust at 96% and parent-teacher trust at 92%), yet teachers show notably low trust in the principal at just 56%. This 40-point gap between parent and teacher perception of leadership is significant and worth understanding — families feel heard and supported, while faculty may feel otherwise. Teacher instruction quality scores 89%, slightly below the district average of 93%. The school has achieved zero suspensions, which reflects either effective behavior management or alternative disciplinary approaches.

With 329 students and a diversity index of 79%, the school reflects the multicultural character of Gravesend and surrounding southwest Brooklyn neighborhoods. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (42%) and Black (21%), with significant Asian (18%) and White (16%) populations. The economic need index of 87.8% indicates a high-poverty population — nearly 88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. About 24% of students have IEPs, suggesting robust special education services.

Gravesend is a densely populated, working-class neighborhood in southwest Brooklyn with a strong ethnic commercial presence, particularly Italian-American and Asian communities. The area offers moderate transit connectivity and family-oriented amenities, though family density scores low at 41 percentile. Median home values of $630,000 reflect the neighborhood's stability, while a 20.7% poverty rate and median household income of $58,200 indicate economic diversity. Safety scores are moderate at 57th percentile.

Gravesend is a walkable neighborhood with good street grid connectivity. Students from nearby areas can walk or bike, while those from farther parts of District 21 will likely rely on public transit or car service.