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The Metropolitan Soundview High School

DBN 12X521  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Our mission at The Metropolitan Soundview High School is to educate and cultivate students who will excel academically, demonstrate a sense of civic responsibility, and manifest respect for their community, their natural environment, and the people they encounter from all walks of life. By participating in a college preparatory curriculum, adding community service, and a demanding physical fitness program, the school nurtures well-rounded young adults. We will prepare our graduates to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.

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
    • 17% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 17% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 363 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 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 74 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 1300 Boynton Avenue, Bronx NY 10472 (40.832508, -73.878191)
    Subway 6 to Elder Ave
    Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/12/X521
    Graduation Rate 76.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 84.0%
    College Career Rate 0.0%
    Pct Stu Safe 85.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 425
    Attendance Rate 79.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 428
    SAT Math 444
    SAT Writing 422
    Total Enrollment 425
    Female 48.0% (206)
    Male 51.5% (219)
    White 2.4% (10)
    Asian 2.6% (11)
    Black 25.9% (110)
    Hispanic 67.3% (286)
    Other 1.9% (8)
    Academic Opportunities

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

    On Fridays, school is from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

    Double literacy and mathematics classes, Collins Writing, Culture of Respect and Responsibility, Advisories

    Music, Art, College Prep Class, After-School Tutoring, CUNY College Now at Lehman College

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Calculus, AP English

    Bus

    Bx11, Bx27, Bx36, Bx4, Bx4A

    Addtl Info1

    Community Service Expected; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    Flag Football, Art, Drama, Chess, Hip-Hop Dance, Bachata Dance, Leadership, New York Cares Service Program, New York Commission on Human Rights, Peer Mediator Program, Newsletter, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

    School Sports
    Programs
    • The Metropolitan Soundview High School
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro X
        School 10th Seats
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Italian, Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood West Farms-Bronx River
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name James Monroe Educational Campus
        Building Code X420
        Phone Number 718-860-8240
        Fax Number 718-860-8232
        School Email efrias@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:30am
        End Time 3:40pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Swimming
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Softball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes Y55A
        Seats 10 No
        Primary Address Line 1 1300 Boynton Avenue
        City Bronx
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.833
        Lng -73.878
        Zip 10,472
        # Grade 9 116
        # Grade 10 121
        # Grade 11 105
        # Grade 12 83
        ELA Takers 105
        ELA Level 1 55.2% (58)
        ELA Level 2 38.1% (40)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 6.7% (7)
        Math Takers 101
        Math Level 1 69.3% (70)
        Math Level 2 26.7% (27)
        Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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