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New Explorers High School

DBN 07X547  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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In our state-of-the-art building, our students realize their potential in academics and creative expression through projects, hands-on activities, and our thriving visual art, dance, drama, and music programs. We offer individual attention, guidance, and tutorial assistance in the content areas and additional support for the Regents exams. We promote community involvement and activities, uniting staff, parents, and the community. We offer workshops for students and parents/guardians, as well as guidance and assistance with referrals to the agencies that serve their needs.

Prgram Description
  • Students who major in dance study and perform a variety of dance styles from classical ballet to modern dance.
  • Students who major in music have an opportunity learn how to play band instruments and/or participate in treble choir. Students gain an appreciation for music and how music impacts culture.
  • Students who major in visual art learn how to work within a variety of mediums and styles. Students gain an appreciation for visual art and understand its cultural significance.
  • Students majoring in drama study acting techniques and have the opportunity to perform in schoolwide performances.
Admissions Priority
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
Offer Rate
    Requirements
      Methods Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt.
      Seats 9th Grade GE 29 19 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants 138 106 148 82 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 6 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Filled N N Y N
      Seats 9th Grade SWD 7 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants 30 32 54 19 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 6 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Filled N Y Y 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 730 Concourse Village West, Bronx NY 10451 (40.821828, -73.922366)
      Subway 2, 4, 5 to 149th St-Grand Concourse ; B, D to 161st St-Yankee Stadium
      Website www.myNEHS.info
      Graduation Rate 58.4%
      Pct Stu Enough Variety 75.0%
      College Career Rate 23.7%
      Pct Stu Safe 76.0%
      Specialized No
      Total Students 426
      Attendance Rate 81.0%
      SAT Takers 0
      SAT Reading 398
      SAT Math 390
      SAT Writing 376
      Total Enrollment 426
      Female 57.0% (243)
      Male 43.0% (183)
      White 1.4% (6)
      Asian 0.0% (0)
      Black 28.4% (121)
      Hispanic 69.5% (296)
      Other 0.0% (0)
      Academic Opportunities

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

      Students major in one of our comprehensive arts programs

      Students perform at least four times a year before a school-wide audience

      East Side House Settlement: attendance interventions and incentives, counseling and extra learning time

      College Support: Online programs and classes in SAT Prep; Group and individualized college counseling through college advisors and college trips

      Advanced Placement Courses

      AP English, AP Psychology

      Bus

      Bx1, Bx13, Bx19, Bx2, Bx32, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, BxM4

      Addtl Info1

      Community School; Weekend Programs

      Extracurricular Activities

      Peer Leadership Programs, Newspaper, Service Learning, Student Government, Tutoring, Yearbook

      School Sports

      Our athletes join with students from Mott Haven Educational Campus to compete in the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) program; Campus-wide Cheerleading Team

      Programs
      • Dance
      • Music
      • Visual Art
      • Drama
      Interests
      • Performing Arts
      • Performing Arts
      • Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
      • Performing Arts
      Eligibility
        Audition Information
          Boro X
          School 10th Seats 1
          ELL Programs English as a New Language
          Language Classes Russian, Spanish
          Diploma Endorsements Arts
          Neighborhood E. Concourse-Concourse Village
          Shared Space Yes
          Campus Name
          Building Code X790
          Phone Number 718-292-4150
          Fax Number 718-292-5887
          School Email jhobson2@schools.nyc.gov
          Grades 2018 12-Sep
          Final Grades 12-Sep
          Start Time 8:30am
          End Time 3:30pm
          Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
          Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Golf, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
          Psal Sports Coed Golf
          Girls
          Boys
          Pbat
          International
          Transfer
          Ptech
          Early College
          Geo Eligibility
          School Accessibility Description 1
          Codes X49B X49C X49D X49E
          Seats 10 No Yes-10 No No
          Primary Address Line 1 730 Concourse Village West
          City Bronx
          State Code NY
          Lat 40.822
          Lng -73.922
          Zip 10,451
          # Grade 9 174
          # Grade 10 122
          # Grade 11 68
          # Grade 12 62
          ELA Takers 115
          ELA Level 1 43.5% (50)
          ELA Level 2 47.0% (54)
          ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 3+4 9.6% (11)
          Math Takers 106
          Math Level 1 66.0% (70)
          Math Level 2 29.2% (31)
          Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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