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ACORN Community High School

DBN 13K499  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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At ACORN Community High school we prepare our students to become leaders of the 21st Century. We believe that through real-world, rigorous, and collaborative educational experiences our students are prepared to embark on their college and career journey. ACHS believes in educating the whole child, by providing small nurturing learning communities that are specific to our students’ needs. Our students’ lives matter and we work tirelessly to facilitate their progress even beyond graduating from ACHS. As we empower our scholars to transform, “Success is the only option!”

Prgram Description
  • Students study the art of public speaking and persuasion, and take introductory courses in debate, law/ethics, and public policy.
  • Students will be provided with rigorous preparatory courses in the fields of medical science and health.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 100% of offers went to this group
  • 86% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 100% of offers went to this group
  • 86% of offers went to this group
Methods Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt.
Seats 9th Grade GE 104 104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 208 214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 50 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled N 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 561 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11238 (40.678591, -73.961636)
Subway 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum; C to Franklin Ave; F, S to Park Place
Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/13/K499
Graduation Rate 49.3%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 42.0%
College Career Rate 52.8%
Pct Stu Safe 78.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 373
Attendance Rate 79.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 395
SAT Math 379
SAT Writing 385
Total Enrollment 373
Female 45.0% (168)
Male 55.0% (205)
White 1.9% (7)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 83.1% (310)
Hispanic 12.9% (48)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

Portfolio-Based Assessment

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

Early College

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program

CUNY College Now

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Biology, AP Studio Art

Bus

B25, B26, B44, B44-SBS, B45, B48, B49, B52, B65, B69

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Extracurricular Activities

Art, Chess, Chorus, Cultural Outings, Debate, Dance, Drama, Multi-Cultural Club, National Honor Society, Peer Mediators, Photography, Student Council, Yearbook

School Sports

Basketball, Bowling, Dance, Table Tennis

Programs
  • Law and Leadership Institute
  • Science and Health Institute
Interests
  • Law & Government
  • Health Professions
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Crown Heights North
      Shared Space
      Campus Name
      Building Code K909
      Phone Number 718-789-2258
      Fax Number 718-789-2260
      School Email 13K499@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8:15am
      End Time 2:40pm
      Psal Sports Boys Soccer
      Psal Sports Girls
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes K85A K85D
      Seats 10 Yes-15 Yes-10
      Primary Address Line 1 561 Grand Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.679
      Lng -73.962
      Zip 11,238
      # Grade 9 102
      # Grade 10 100
      # Grade 11 84
      # Grade 12 87
      ELA Takers 48
      ELA Level 1 52.1% (25)
      ELA Level 2 41.7% (20)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 47
      Math Level 1 61.7% (29)
      Math Level 2 34.0% (16)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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