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The College Academy

DBN 06M462  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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We provide a small learning environment that focuses on critical and evaluative skills, theme-based instruction, and an academic curriculum that is geared to achieve optimum success on the New York State Regents Exams as well as the SAT. The goal of our school is to develop literate, self-reliant, high-achieving students who are able to transfer their knowledge and skills to real-life situations and are prepared to succeed in college and the world at large. All students must be respectful and adhere to a strict code of conduct.

Prgram Description
  • Business simulation program that allows students to operate their own virtual business on a global scale. Internships and mentorships in firms throughout New York City.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to District 6 students or residents
  • Then to Manhattan students or residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 44% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 44% of offers went to this group
Methods Ed. Opt.
Seats 9th Grade GE 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 448 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 6 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 549 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan NY 10040 (40.856532, -73.92606)
Subway 1 to 191st St ; A to 190th St
Website http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/06/M462/default.htm
Graduation Rate 52.2%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 81.0%
College Career Rate 41.6%
Pct Stu Safe 86.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 477
Attendance Rate 85.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 377
SAT Math 367
SAT Writing 363
Total Enrollment 477
Female 39.0% (186)
Male 61.0% (291)
White 1.3% (6)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 11.1% (53)
Hispanic 86.6% (413)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

NHS, Student Government, Peer Mediation, Psychology, Law, Honors Biology, Honors Algebra, Calculus, Film, Creative Writing, Forensics

NHS, Student Government, Peer Mediation, Psychology, Law, Honors Biology, Honors Algebra, Calculus, Film, Creative Writing, Forensics

NJROTC: Taught by retired Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel

NJROTC-accredited curriculum

Leadership Development, Maritime Heritage, Sea Power and Naval Topics, Naval Operations, Seamanship, Navigation and Meteorology

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Biology, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP US History

Bus

Bx18, Bx40, Bx42, Bx7, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98

Addtl Info1

Extended Day Program (Tutoring); Saturday Programs

Extracurricular Activities

Drill and orienteering competitions, Community service, Academic, Athletic, Field meets, Flights, Marksmanship sports training, Physical fitness training, Visits to naval or other activities; Electronic classroom equipment, Educational training aids, Travel allowances; The Future Project (provides students with guidance, support and decision making skills)

School Sports

Baseball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball

Programs
  • The College Academy
Interests
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro M
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Washington Heights N.
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name George Washington Educational Campus
      Building Code M465
      Phone Number 212-927-1841
      Fax Number 212-927-2388
      School Email collegeacademy@collegeacademynyc.org
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 3:45pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes M32A
      Seats 10 Yes–5
      Primary Address Line 1 549 Audubon Avenue
      City Manhattan
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.857
      Lng -73.926
      Zip 10,040
      # Grade 9 132
      # Grade 10 122
      # Grade 11 104
      # Grade 12 119
      ELA Takers 109
      ELA Level 1 58.7% (64)
      ELA Level 2 38.5% (42)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 115
      Math Level 1 70.4% (81)
      Math Level 2 26.1% (30)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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