The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.): admissions and school facts
The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.) (DBN 19K953) is a New York City public high school in East New York, Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: Open. Its average SAT is 749 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 84% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 749
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 84%
- College and career rate
- 56%
- Students
- 165
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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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.
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No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
55 seats · 14 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
We are a small school of less than 200 students that has been able to create a relationship-first school culture with our students and families over the last decade. Our school focus will be College and Career Readiness, Civic Engagement, and Art.
Courses and languages
AP courses (2): English Language and Composition, Seminar
Sports and clubs
Girls: Outdoor Track
Boys: Basketball
Clubs: Dance/Step, ANIME, Spoken Word, MBK/MSK
Students
- Girls
- 54%
- English language learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 35%
- Economic need index
- 93%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 56%
- Hispanic
- 34%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- 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
- 69%
- Rigorous instruction
- 47%
- Supportive environment
- 51%
- Family and community ties
- 84%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 800 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- Neighborhood
- East New York
- Subway
- 3 to Van Siclen Av
- Bus
- B15, B20, B6, B83, B84, BM5
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:29 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.)?
The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.) admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.)?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.)?
The average SAT was 749 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 The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.)?
84% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 56% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The East New York Arts and Civics High School (T.E.A.C.H.) and how do you get there?
The school is at 800 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn. Subway: 3 to Van Siclen Av. Bus: B15, B20, B6, B83, B84, BM5.
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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