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Highland Park Community School

District 19 · Brooklyn · Grades 6 to 8 · 19K760

At a glance

Address
528 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208
Subway
J, Z to Crescent St
Admissions
Zone Priority
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 15, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses

No dates are posted yet. Many schools post them in October and November.

Until then, check the school's own website or its MySchools page, or call the school and ask for the parent coordinator.

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15

  • Highland Park Community School (K760U), K760U

    Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

Clubs, arts and sports

Visual & performing arts
Dance, General Visual Arts, Step Team, Traditional and Studio Art
STEM
Coding
Sports & fitness
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Martial Arts, Martial Arts, Physical Education, Volleyball
Academics
Advisory, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School ELA ACC, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Tutoring
Clubs & leadership
Debate, Debate, Peer Mediation, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Student Council, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook
Programs
Field Trips, Free After School Program, Saturday Programs, Uniform

About the school

HPCS is a collaborative school in which students, parents, and teachers work together to improve the learning outcomes and opportunities available to students. At HPCS, we pride ourselves on ensuring that students are active participants in their educational journey. As a school, we expose students to rigorous instruction and various stem opportunities that wouldprepare them to become empowered leaders that will thrive in the 21st Century. Students are offered the opportunity to participate in advance regents courses. We ensure equity for all by attending to the individualized student needs so that all students will achieve academic success. Students receive instruction that is culturally relevant, rigorous, and includes opportunities to problem solve, collaborate with their peers, and clearly communicate their thinking. We are aVILS School which means that students have access to technology to advance their learning and teachers are provided with training on technological supports that can be used to increase student engagement and enhance learning experiences. Students benefit from this program because it provides them with easy access to information, it accelerates their learning, attend to their varied learning styles, and provide fun ways for students to practice what they are learning. The over-arching goal of HPCS is to empower students to be leaders and bold thinkers that are prepared to be successful in the careers of the future. We work to restore the love for school, having kids enjoy learning, feel supported, and advocate for activities of their interests.

From MySchools.