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High School Of World Cultures

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High School Of World Cultures recognizes the distinct physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of middle school students. They work to establish an environment that meets the changing needs of these students, and facilitates the transition between the elementary school and the high school. The emphasis is placed on teaching through a team structure, thus enabling them to provide meaningful learning experiences for all of the students. Parents with children attending High School Of World Cultures like the fact the school have good classroom ratios, caring, dedicated teachers, and the desire of the school for parent involvement. Parents are welcome to visit anytime and even enjoy eating lunch with their child or help in the classroom. The staff and teachers adhere to a quality education and do not allow others to interfere in the educational process such as disruptions.
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High School Of World Cultures
New York City District #12
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
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Large City (City: Large)
718-860-8121 (Phone)
Serving Grades: 9-12
Principal: Dr. Ramon
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Student Enrollment Information
9th10th11th12th
151825288

Additional Student Information
Total Students373
Attendance Rate81%
Suspensions11
Year Statistics Were Compiled2005
Student / Teacher Ratio16.2
Free Lunch315
Reduced Lunch26
Student Ethnicities


Student Gender
Staff Information
Full Time Principals2
Full Time Assistant Principals2
Other Full Time Professional Staff4
Full Time Teachers23
Part Time Principals0
Part Time Assistant Principals0
Part Time Teachers1
Other Part Time Professional Staff0
Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions
Sub-Group NameSatisfactorySchool Year
Subject: High School English Language Arts
All StudentsNo2006
Hispanic Or LatinoNo2006
Limited English ProficientNo2006
Economically DisadvantagedNo2006
Subject: High School Graduation Rate
All StudentsNo2006
Hispanic Or LatinoNo2006
Limited English ProficientNo2006
Economically DisadvantagedNo2006
Subject: High School Math
All StudentsYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
Limited English ProficientYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Regents Results
SubjectYear# TestedPercent Passing
Earth Science 200636
 
33.3%
English2006186
 
22.0%
Global Hist & Geography 2006146
 
23.3%
Living Environment 2006105
 
39.0%
Math A 2006154
 
37.7%
Spanish200657
 
89.5%
US History and Govt 2006124
 
38.7%
Graduation Information
GroupHigh School GraduatesRegents DiplomasAdvanced Regents DiplomasIEP / Local CertificatesYear
All Students6121 (34%)0 (0%)02006
General Education6121 (34%)0 (0%)02006
All Students171 (05%)0 (0%)02005
General Education171 (05%)0 (0%)02005
Students With Disabilities00 (0%)0 (0%)02005
All Students462 (04%)0 (0%)02004
General Education462 (04%)0 (0%)02004
Students With Disabilities00 (0%)0 (0%)02004
Post Graduation Plans
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State16 (26%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State1 (01%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State16 (26%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.28 (45%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)
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