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Manhattan Business Academy

DBN 02M392  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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We are a small learning community committed to preparing students for college and career success through varied academic course offerings and a comprehensive Work-Based Learning Program. Our school boasts a comprehensive business program as well as a strong advisory program that allows students to form close relationships with our faculty members. Students demonstrate their understanding of subject material through writing portfolios and presentations at the end of unit. After four years of academic instruction, Advisory, and work-based learning experiences, our students graduate well-prepared to succeed in college and in their career paths.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Manhattan students or residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to Manhattan students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 43% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 43% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 1285 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 351 West 18th Street, Manhattan NY 10011 (40.743407, -74.00254)
    Subway 1 to 18th St ; 2, 3, F, M to 14th St ; A, C, E, L to 14th St-8th Ave
    Website www.manhattanbusinessacademy.org
    Graduation Rate 86.9%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 82.0%
    College Career Rate 62.7%
    Pct Stu Safe 81.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 423
    Attendance Rate 86.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 407
    SAT Math 410
    SAT Writing 399
    Total Enrollment 423
    Female 47.0% (197)
    Male 53.4% (226)
    White 4.5% (19)
    Asian 3.8% (16)
    Black 27.4% (116)
    Hispanic 61.0% (258)
    Other 3.3% (14)
    Academic Opportunities

    CTE program(s) in: Business, Management & Administration

    iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

    Four years of core courses in math, science, English, and history; Honors courses; Interdisciplinary Support for English Language Learners

    Advisory, Virtual Enterprise CTE Program, Work-based Learning, Sociology; CUNY College Now at Baruch, BMCC, BCC, and John Jay College

    After-School tutoring, PSAT and SAT and Regents Prep

    Advanced Placement Courses
    Bus

    M11, M12, M14A, M14D, M20, M23, M5, M7, X27, X28

    Addtl Info1
    Extracurricular Activities

    Burton Chill Programs: Snowboarding (Winter) and Surfing (Summer), Hudson Sailing, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Dance Team, Hula Hoop, Business Club, Chemistry, Anime, Art, Drama, and Guitar clubs; Internship opportunities through partnerships with Futures & Options and Pencil Fellows Programs, Sponsors for Educational Opportunities (SEO), Minds Matter

    School Sports

    Intramural Basketball, Cheerleading

    Programs
    • Manhattan Business Academy
    Interests
    • Business
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro M
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes French, Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements CTE
        Neighborhood Chelsea-Union Sq
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name Bayard Rustin Educational Campus
        Building Code M440
        Phone Number 212-647-1983
        Fax Number 212-647-1989
        School Email kpolson@manhattanbusinessacademy.org
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:45am
        End Time 3:15pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes A12A
        Seats 10 Yes–8
        Primary Address Line 1 351 West 18th Street
        City Manhattan
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.743
        Lng -74.003
        Zip 10,011
        # Grade 9 118
        # Grade 10 112
        # Grade 11 103
        # Grade 12 90
        ELA Takers 97
        ELA Level 1 20.6% (20)
        ELA Level 2 54.6% (53)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 24.7% (24)
        Math Takers 92
        Math Level 1 33.7% (31)
        Math Level 2 46.7% (43)
        Math Level 3 13.0% (12)
        Math Level 4 6.5% (6)
        Math Level 3+4 19.6% (18)

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