For over 50 years, Nazareth Regional H.S., Flatbush, has been a home for academic and personal excellence for its students in Brooklyn. The nationally recognized School of Excellence boasts a 98 percent graduation rate with 96 percent of its students going on to college.
For the past five years, Nazareth students have earned between $3 and $5 million in scholarship money annually. Students can get an early start on their higher education careers with many college courses that are offered through an affiliation with St. John’s University.
“Nazareth prides itself on educating the whole student, spiritually, academically, athletically and personally, which we feel is the key to our students’ success,” said Principal Providencia Quiles. “Expectations are high and students are encouraged to excel at their individual pace and talents.”
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for success. The staff at Nazareth inspires students to think outside the box, try new things and accept new challenges. It is not unusual to see faculty taking time to chat with a student on the bleachers. Sometimes they are offering advice on a class or paper, but sometimes it is simply to lend an ear.
So many great memories are made at this school; Nazareth is a home away from home for its students. In this exuberant atmosphere, students find limitless opportunities to learn more and connect with their friends. Impromptu student groups fill conference rooms and school spirit fills the halls. Dozens of extracurricular activities fit any teen’s interest or background. At games, the bleachers are packed to cheer on the Nazareth Kingsmen. This year, Nazareth graduated seven students who are going on to play Division I college basketball.
“We are proud of these students because they truly embodied the Nazareth model of success by working hard in the classroom and on the court,” Quiles said. “This is why these students were so sought after by college coaches.”
Alumni frequently return to see, visit and encourage current students. They brag about their high GPAs and share the confidence they have in their academic abilities after graduation.
Nazareth R.H.S. is two years into its revolutionary Principal’s Plan. The building has undergone extensive renovations including a new science lab, media center and technology center. The future has never been brighter for the school or its students. Nazareth is truly a place “Where bright futures begin.”
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