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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.


Overview

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 Students
373
Attendance Rate
81%
Suspensions
11
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
16.2
Free Lunch
315
Reduced Lunch
26
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
2
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
4
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
1
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
Limited English Proficient
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
Limited English Proficient
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
36
 
33.3%
English
2006
186
 
22.0%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
146
 
23.3%
Living Environment
2006
105
 
39.0%
Math A
2006
154
 
37.7%
Spanish
2006
57
 
89.5%
US History and Govt
2006
124
 
38.7%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
61
21 (34%)
0 (0%)
0
2006
General Education
61
21 (34%)
0 (0%)
0
2006
All Students
17
1 (05%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
General Education
17
1 (05%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
0
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
All Students
46
2 (04%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
General Education
46
2 (04%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
0
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
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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