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Collegiate Institute for Math and Science (CIMS)

DBN 11X288  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Our program is designed to focus on math and science education. Each student is required to study four years of math, including Pre-Calculus and Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus, four years of science, AP Spanish, and four years of Social Studies and English including AP English Literature and Composition, and US History. Students will be offered opportunities for off-site internships, and to earn college level credits. We strive to provide the best academic and extracurricular programs in accordance with higher education standards to develop high-performing, ambitious, and successful student leaders.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Bronx students or residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to Bronx students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 91% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 91% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 2505 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 312 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 13 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 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx NY 10469 (40.860443, -73.860729)
    Subway 2, 5 to Pelham Parkway
    Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/11/X288
    Graduation Rate 82.2%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 81.0%
    College Career Rate 72.6%
    Pct Stu Safe 74.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 699
    Attendance Rate 89.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 461
    SAT Math 488
    SAT Writing 458
    Total Enrollment 699
    Female 44.0% (309)
    Male 55.8% (390)
    White 9.3% (65)
    Asian 11.4% (80)
    Black 33.6% (235)
    Hispanic 43.5% (304)
    Other 2.1% (15)
    Academic Opportunities

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

    University of Vermont and Vassar College Programs, College Bound Initiative, Chappaqua Summer Scholarship Program

    READ Program for Tutoring Elementary School Students, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)

    Prep 4 Success with NIDC, CUNY College Now Program at Lehman College, Einstein Enrichment Program

    Expanded Success Initiative (ESI), College for Every Student, Lehman College Black Urban Male Initiative

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP US History

    Bus

    Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx26, Bx39, Bx8, BxM11

    Addtl Info1

    Community Service Expected; Internships

    Extracurricular Activities

    All academic and artistic extracurricular activities on the Christopher Columbus Campus are open to students including ASPIRA, Chess, Drama and Health clubs, Choirs and Dance Activities, Ex Libris Chapter of National Honor Society, Theater Class, Campus Bands (Pep, Jazz, and Concert), National Spanish Honor Society, Anime Club, Senior Council, Yearbook, Student Government Association, Young MenÂ’s and Young WomenÂ’s Leadership Programs

    School Sports

    FALL SPORTS: Boys Varsity Football, Boys JV Football, Boys Soccer, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Girls JV Volleyball, Boys Bowling WINTER SPORTS: Boys Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys Indoor Track, Girls Indoor Track, Girls Gymnastics, Boys JV Basketball SPRING SPORTS: Boys Lacrosse, Boys Varsity Baseball, Girls Softball, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Boys Outdoor Track, Girls Outdoor Track, Boys Varsity Volleyball, Boys JV Baseball

    Programs
    • Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
    Interests
    • Science & Math
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro X
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Bronxdale
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name Christopher Columbus Educational Campus
        Building Code X415
        Phone Number 718-944-3635
        Fax Number 718-652-3525
        School Email fnelson2@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:24am
        End Time 3:04pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed Golf
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes X29J
        Seats 10 Yes-13
        Primary Address Line 1 925 Astor Avenue
        City Bronx
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.86
        Lng -73.861
        Zip 10,469
        # Grade 9 194
        # Grade 10 179
        # Grade 11 164
        # Grade 12 162
        ELA Takers 149
        ELA Level 1 16.1% (24)
        ELA Level 2 34.2% (51)
        ELA Level 3 40.3% (60)
        ELA Level 4 9.4% (14)
        ELA Level 3+4 49.7% (74)
        Math Takers 129
        Math Level 1 24.8% (32)
        Math Level 2 33.3% (43)
        Math Level 3 25.6% (33)
        Math Level 4 16.3% (21)
        Math Level 3+4 41.9% (54)

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