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Holcombe L. Rucker School of Community Research

DBN 08X332  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The mission of Holcombe L. Rucker School of Community Research is to foster a collaborative community that produces confident young adults with a commitment to creative learning and academic excellence. We promote high expectations for students in all areas: academic, artistic, physical, health, citizenship, and service. We commit the resources necessary to establish and maintain a respectful and caring environment that offers student-centered instruction based on research and data-driven decision making. Our challenging curriculum emphasizes community research and collaboration with outside partners to enhance student learning.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 55% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 55% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 3 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 965 Longwood Avenue, Bronx NY 10459 (40.817741, -73.897876)
    Subway 2, 5 to Prospect Ave ; 6 to Longwood Ave
    Website www.holcombelrucker.org
    Graduation Rate 59.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 71.0%
    College Career Rate 31.9%
    Pct Stu Safe 84.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 193
    Attendance Rate 85.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 372
    SAT Math 376
    SAT Writing 369
    Total Enrollment 193
    Female 39.0% (75)
    Male 61.1% (118)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 0.0% (0)
    Black 44.0% (85)
    Hispanic 50.8% (98)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

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

    Street Law, School Service, Opening Act

    CUNY College Now, Regents Prep, Changing the Odds, Jumpstart Program, SAT Prep

    Psychology, Castle Learning, College Seminar, Math Support, English Language Arts Support, Coop Tech onsite

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English

    Bus

    Bx17, Bx19, Bx4, Bx46, Bx4A, Bx5, Bx6

    Addtl Info1

    Community School; Saturday Programs; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    Community Service, Cultural Enrichment, Dance, Fitness, Heritage, Chess Club, ALPHA FEM, Men of Majesty, Peer Tutoring, Mentor Program, Grade Committees, Yearbook

    School Sports

    Track & Field, Boys Baseball

    Programs
    • Holcombe L. Rucker School of Community Research
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro X
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Longwood
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code X039
        Phone Number 718-860-1053
        Fax Number 718-860-1321
        School Email dcarthan@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8am
        End Time 2:20pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Softball
        Psal Sports Coed Stunt
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description
        Codes Y22A
        Seats 10 Yes-10
        Primary Address Line 1 965 Longwood Avenue
        City Bronx
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.818
        Lng -73.898
        Zip 10,459
        # Grade 9 43
        # Grade 10 54
        # Grade 11 30
        # Grade 12 66
        ELA Takers 36
        ELA Level 1 47.2% (17)
        ELA Level 2 41.7% (15)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
        Math Takers 35
        Math Level 1 71.4% (25)
        Math Level 2 25.7% (9)
        Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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