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New School For Arts And Sciences

About

New School for Arts and Sciences is an alternative school in district #8 and its small size allows for the development of a strong feeling of community where parents, teachers and students can work together. The school offers all students an expanded choice of majors, more ways to connect with faculty, a common curriculum, a single set of policies and standards, and a wider range of educational opportunities. The curricula studies include humanities, mathematics, and the social and behavioral sciences. The curriculum is continually being reviewed, evaluated, and adjusted to meet the needs of students. Additionally, staff analyzes state and local test results as a means of changing curriculum and instruction. The New School for Arts and Sciences teachers and students take advantage of their small class sizes which enables them to work one to one and get the most from their studies.


Overview

New School For Arts And Sciences

New York City District # 8

965 Longwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459

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Large City (City: Large)

718-617-1252 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Donald K. Amaker

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Student Enrollment Information

9th10th11th12thUngraded
Secondary
194129423476

Additional Student Information

Total Students
475
Attendance Rate
72%
Suspensions
30
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
14.4
Free Lunch
462
Reduced Lunch
10
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
5
Full Time Teachers
36
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
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
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
181
 
38.1%
English
2006
91
 
52.7%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
172
 
14.5%
Living Environment
2006
123
 
24.4%
Math A
2006
145
 
34.5%
Spanish
2006
20
 
100.0%
US History and Govt
2006
216
 
34.3%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
34
20 (58%)
0 (0%)
16
2006
General Education
29
19 (65%)
0 (0%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
5
1 (2%)
0 (0%)
16
2006
All Students
24
4 (16%)
0 (0%)
5
2005
General Education
23
4 (17%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
1
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
5
2005
All Students
42
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
General Education
33
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
9
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State2 (05%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State1 (02%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State1 (02%)
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.30 (88%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

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