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High School for Health Careers and Sciences

DBN 06M468  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Our school community is dedicated to providing our students with a comprehensive academic education. Upon graduation, our students are prepared to succeed in college level and workplace level skills. They are supported academically, socially, and emotionally by the entire school community with on-site support through various on-site community-based programs. We focus on developing self-esteem and respect for others. We offer a full time College Counseling Staff. Students are an integral part of the school community. They serve on the Student Government Committee and other school committees. Our after-school programs offer many extra-curricular activities. We are proud of a very safe school environment for learning and teaching.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to District 6 students or residents
    • Then to Manhattan students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 46% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
    • 46% of offers went to this group
    Methods Ed. Opt.
    Seats 9th Grade GE 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 610 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 118 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 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 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/M468/default.htm
    Graduation Rate 70.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 82.0%
    College Career Rate 41.6%
    Pct Stu Safe 84.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 526
    Attendance Rate 86.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 385
    SAT Math 374
    SAT Writing 389
    Total Enrollment 526
    Female 46.0% (243)
    Male 53.8% (283)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 2.1% (11)
    Black 12.9% (68)
    Hispanic 83.1% (437)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    Advanced Placement courses in English, Spanish, History, and Biology

    Elective courses are offered in Pre-Calculus, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Journalism, Art, Drama, Robotics, and a campus-based ROTC program.

    On-Line course work and self-paced learning is available for qualified students.

    We offer After-school homework help and tutoring. We also offer Saturday School, Regents Prep tutoring, and SAT preparation.

    Our students attend CUNY College Now to earn college credits. We offer Advisory, and College and Career preparation.

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English

    Bus

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

    Addtl Info1

    College Trips; Community School; Extended Day Program (Credit Recovery); Extended Day Program (Tutoring); Health Center; Internships; Online Grading System; Summer Orientation

    Extracurricular Activities

    Saturdays School Regents Prep tutoring and extra help. After-school homework help and tutoring. Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Drill Team, National Honor Society (Arista), Peer Tutoring, Recycling, College Club, Zumba Club, CUNY College Now, Tennis Club, Talent Club, Cooking Club, ESL Saturday Classes for parents, and other parent workshops are offered

    School Sports

    Aerobics, Cardio-Fitness, Competitive Cycling, Dance, Fencing, Swimming, Weight Training, Yoga, Zumba

    Programs
    • Health Careers & Sciences
    Interests
    • Science & Math
    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 212-927-6129
        School Email Jtrejo@schools.nyc.gov
        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 M33A
        Seats 10 Yes–50
        Primary Address Line 1 549 Audubon Avenue
        City Manhattan
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.857
        Lng -73.926
        Zip 10,040
        # Grade 9 146
        # Grade 10 153
        # Grade 11 109
        # Grade 12 118
        ELA Takers 90
        ELA Level 1 53.3% (48)
        ELA Level 2 37.8% (34)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 8.9% (8)
        Math Takers 99
        Math Level 1 60.6% (60)
        Math Level 2 32.3% (32)
        Math Level 3 7.1% (7)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 7.1% (7)

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