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Academy for Social Action

DBN 05M367  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The Academy for Social Action is committed to combining a challenging academic curriculum with a civic-minded educational program geared toward building leadership, scholarship, and fellowship. Our students will learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and be open to new experiences and ideas as they prepare for future success in college and their careers. Students should be eager to bring change to their communities and the world.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 100% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 100% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N
    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 509 West 129th Street, Manhattan NY 10027 (40.815747, -73.95552)
    Subway 1, A, B, C, D to 125th St
    Website http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/05/M367/default.htm
    Graduation Rate 58.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 44.0%
    College Career Rate 32.4%
    Pct Stu Safe 77.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 170
    Attendance Rate 71.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 349
    SAT Math 357
    SAT Writing 365
    Total Enrollment 170
    Female 45.0% (77)
    Male 54.7% (93)
    White 4.7% (8)
    Asian 0.0% (0)
    Black 45.9% (78)
    Hispanic 46.5% (79)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    Academic Portfolio for assessment

    CTE courses in Digital Communication and Business and Entrepreneurship; Individualized college, academic, and career planning

    Advisory programs; College Bound initiative

    All students participate in service learning projects with an emphasis on social justice, community coordination, and activism

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Art History

    Bus

    Bx15, Bx33, M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M3, M4, M5, M60-SBS

    Addtl Info1

    Extended Day Program; Saturday Programs; Summer Orientation; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    Sports and Arts Foundation, Digital Video Production, Step Team, Book, Student Government

    School Sports

    Boys Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Softball, Road Runners Club, Yoga

    Programs
    • Academy for Social Action: A College Board School
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro M
        School 10th Seats
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Manhattanville
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code M043
        Phone Number 212-543-6301
        Fax Number 212-234-8597
        School Email
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:35am
        End Time 3:45pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball
        Psal Sports Girls Outdoor Track, Softball
        Psal Sports Coed Stunt
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description
        Codes M01A
        Seats 10 No
        Primary Address Line 1 509 West 129th Street
        City Manhattan
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.816
        Lng -73.956
        Zip 10,027
        # Grade 9 45
        # Grade 10 50
        # Grade 11 34
        # Grade 12 41
        ELA Takers 19
        ELA Level 1 57.9% (11)
        ELA Level 2 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
        Math Takers 20
        Math Level 1 65.0% (13)
        Math Level 2 35.0% (7)
        Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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