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We are not just a transfer school, we are a school for transformation! 
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Enrollment Criteria

Thank you for your interest in Bushwick Community High School. We are a transfer high school serving 16- to 21-year-olds. Through a safe, caring, and disciplined environment, a culture of high expectations, personal bonds of trust and respect for students, a curriculum of social justice, and college and community partnerships, BCHS vows to guide your young adult to the path of success. We also happily accept newcomers. To learn more about our application process, click the admissions tab.
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Mission Statement

The vision of Bushwick Community High School (BCHS) is for students to become empowered for positive social transformation and liberation. We educate and inspire our students to positively transform themselves, their local communities and their world at large. Graduates of our school will be critical, analytical and independent thinkers. They will become lifelong learners who have an awareness of, as well as a dedication to, their own cultures and the cultures of others.
  • 78% 2023-24 EOY Attendance
  • 18 Average Credits Per Year
  • 91% of Students Feel Safe In Our Community
  • 100% of Teachers Trust Their Colleagues
  • 88% Parent Involvement

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