Boerum Hill School for International Studies (BHS) is facing a critical issue: our classrooms, library, and support spaces are overcrowded, preventing students from receiving the individualized attention and focused learning environments they need. Meanwhile, Success Academy, which shares our building, has five classrooms sitting empty, as a result of their declining enrollment.

Currently, BHS has exceeded enrollment projections by 76 students, while Success Academy has fallen short by 25%. The two other public schools in our building, Digital Technology, a high school, and STAR Academy, a D75 school, are also growing and would benefit from additional space. Yet, the outdated 2016 Building Utilization Plan (BUP) still governs how space is allocated. This inequity limits our ability to comply with new class-size laws and provide the legally required support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

We are calling on district officials to amend the 2016 plan to reflect current enrollment trends and reallocate space to meet our students’ needs. Our kids deserve a learning environment that promotes growth, focus, and achievement. Opening up these classrooms would help us to better serve hundreds of students per day.

Sign this petition and join us in advocating for equitable space allocation that supports all students at BHS, DT, and STAR Academy!