Spring Creek Community School: admissions and school facts
Spring Creek Community School (DBN 19K422) is a New York City public high school in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 823 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 87% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 823
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 87%
- College and career rate
- 41%
- Students
- 316
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K31A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
58 seats · 37 applicants · 1 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesK31U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
2 seats · 2 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
This is a small 6th through 12th grade school where students receive personal and individualized attention as they focus on their rigorous academic and creative work. We offer experiential learning that challenges students to question, discuss, collaborate, develop critical thinking skills, and solve problems. We incorporate the arts, critical literacy, and technology in all subjects, and because we take the concept of "real-world learning" seriously, our high schoolers regularly take trips out of the building to enhance their learning and expand their horizons. We believe that the key to achievement is to not only involve our students, but also their families-parents appreciate our focus on collaboration and communication and they can expect regular contact with our school. Our approach to education and relationships between all stake holders emphasize community responsibility,...
Courses and languages
AP courses (3): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Clubs: Journalism, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Groups, Cosmetology Club, Intramural Basketball, Club Soccer, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Art Club, EGaming, Culinary Arts, My Brother's Keeper, Girls Inc, Community Service Club, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Lego Robotics, Self Care Club, Music Production, Weightlifting, Drama Club, Homework Help
Students
- Girls
- 40%
- English language learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 29%
- Economic need index
- 86%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 67%
- Hispanic
- 25%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 2%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 72%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 53%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1065 ELTON STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11208
- Neighborhood
- Bergen Beach
- Subway
- 3 to New Lots Av (0.8 mi); 3 to Van Siclen Av (0.9 mi)
- Bus
- B13, B20, B6, B83, B84, BM5, Q8
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:38 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Spring Creek Community School?
Spring Creek Community School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Spring Creek Community School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Spring Creek Community School?
The average SAT was 823 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Spring Creek Community School?
87% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 41% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Spring Creek Community School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1065 ELTON STREET, Brooklyn. Subway: 3 to New Lots Av (0.8 mi); 3 to Van Siclen Av (0.9 mi). Bus: B13, B20, B6, B83, B84, BM5, Q8.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are