World Academy for Total Community Health High School

State test score data is not available for this school, which makes it harder to benchmark against district averages (ELA 49%, Math 48%). What we do know: the school offers AP Courses and maintains a STEM-focused curriculum alongside its health-science specialty. The class size of 21.8 matches the district average exactly, so there's no crowding advantage or disadvantage. Without proficiency data, parents should contact the school directly for internal assessment results or graduation outcomes.

The survey picture here is mixed but encouraging in key areas. Parent trust in teachers (94%) and the principal (94%) runs very high — families feel heard and supported. Teacher trust in leadership is lower (76%), and teachers report only 78% instruction quality, both below district averages. Notably, only 9 teachers completed the survey — a tiny sample that makes the school-level findings less reliable. But the discipline data is striking: zero suspensions in a district where the average is 1.6%. This suggests either very effective behavioral support or a very different approach to conflict resolution. Attendance at 89.5% essentially matches the district average.

The student body is predominantly Black (64%) and Hispanic (28%), with small Asian (3%) and White (3%) populations. Twenty-four percent of students have IEPs — above typical — reflecting the school's SE (special education) grade range. The diversity index of 52% is moderate. This demographic mix closely mirrors the East New York neighborhood, which has high poverty (25.1%) and low college-degree attainment (15.7% of adults). With 85.7% economic need, this is a school serving families with significant resource constraints.

East New York (North) is a Brooklyn neighborhood with real tradeoffs for families. Transit access is strong (71st percentile), making commutes manageable. But the safety score of 24.9 places it in the bottom quartile — parents should factor this into their calculus. The area has a low education orientation score (30%), meaning fewer enrichment options than more affluent neighborhoods. Median home values ($617K) have risen significantly, but household incomes ($58K) remain below citywide medians. Family density is moderate (68th percentile), and the poverty rate of 25.1% indicates economic stress. The neighborhood scores poorly on environmental health indicators (asthma rates, lead exposure), which makes the school's health-focused mission feel especially relevant.

The area has good transit access (70.88 score), making it reachable by bus and subway. Families walking should be aware of the neighborhood's lower safety ranking.