Boys and Girls High School (BGHS) is a public high school in Brooklyn, serving students in grades 9 through 12. The principal is Bernard Gassaway.
With an enrollment of 2,225 students, Boys and Girls High School is one of the largest high schools in Brooklyn and is the largest high school in Bedford Stuyvesant. BGHS is a well-known and beloved school in the community, referring to itself as "The Pride and Joy of Bed-Stuy." It is known for its active PTA, more than 30 student organizations and numerous sports teams. The school's sprawling track and football field and winning basketball and football teams have earned it national publicity, attracting regular coverage by The New York Daily News and ESPN.
BGHS offers free tutoring by professionals in their field, along with free workshops on financial and computer literacy for parents.
Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school. In providing education to its students, it also seeks to guide them through Christian values. It initially started out as an all-boys school. Today it is a co-education school and is accredited by the Regents of the State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Named for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, this is a mosque and a school primarily for the African-American Muslim community. The school serves students from pre-school through eighth grade.
Community Partnership Charter School is a neighborhood school open to all students who are eligible to enroll in New York City public schools. There are no financial or academic requirements for admission, and the school offers a rigorous academic program that helps students explore and develop their own special talents. The curriculum includes reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, movement, physical education, technology, Spanish and art. Check the website for a schedule of events and details on admission and registration.
