About the School
Broome Street Academy Charter High School (BSA) is a tuition-free public charter high school located in Manhattan, New York. It serves grades 9-12 and specializes in supporting students facing housing instability, temporary housing, or foster care, reserving 50% of its incoming 9th-grade seats for these students. BSA enrolls approximately 300-354 students from all five NYC boroughs, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of about 10:1 with 32 teachers. BSA's mission combines academic rigor with social-emotional learning and wraparound services to prepare students for college and careers. The school emphasizes equity-driven pedagogy and trauma-informed instruction, offering a standards-based curriculum that focuses on college and career readiness, personal growth, and social responsibility. In partnership with The Door, BSA provides access to healthcare, counseling, career training, and various on-site services, including meals and recreational facilities. The school has a diverse student