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York Early College Academy

DBN 28Q284  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The mission of York Early College Academy is to develop the skills needed for success in college and careers. College preparation is continually communicated to our students. This goal is expressed by teachers, parents, and the surrounding, supportive community. In addition to a challenging and advanced academic curriculum, we are pleased to offer students the opportunity to graduate from our school with between 40-60 college credits. Our students have the full support of York College, the Early College Initiative, and the Department of Education. York Early College Academy is an open road to college.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to continuing 8th graders
    • Then to Queens students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 89% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • Course Grades: English, Math, Social Studies, Science
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts, Math
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Interview
    • Writing Exercise
    • 89% of offers went to this group
    Methods Screened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 1096 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 8 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 108-35 167th Street, Jamaica NY 11433 (40.69691, -73.786403)
    Subway N/A
    Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/28/Q284
    Graduation Rate 94.3%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 72.0%
    College Career Rate 91.4%
    Pct Stu Safe 91.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 621
    Attendance Rate 96.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 481
    SAT Math 496
    SAT Writing 473
    Total Enrollment 342
    Female 53.0% (181)
    Male 47.1% (161)
    White 1.8% (6)
    Asian 31.6% (108)
    Black 55.0% (188)
    Hispanic 8.5% (29)
    Other 3.2% (11)
    Academic Opportunities

    Early College

    Advanced Placement Courses
    Bus

    Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q4, Q42, Q5, Q60, Q83, Q84, Q85, X64

    Addtl Info1

    Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    Chess, Art, Culture, Dance, Debate Team, Drama, Journalism, Math, Peer Tutors, Student Government

    School Sports

    Girls Step Team

    Programs
    • York Early College Academy
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro Q
        School 10th Seats
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood South Jamaica
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code Q008
        Phone Number 718-262-8547
        Fax Number 718-558-4257
        School Email 28Q284@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Jun
        Final Grades 12-Jun
        Start Time 8am
        End Time 2:20pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball
        Psal Sports Girls Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed Cricket
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College 1
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes Q43A
        Seats 10 No
        Primary Address Line 1 108-35 167th Street
        City Jamaica
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.697
        Lng -73.786
        Zip 11,433
        # Grade 9 88
        # Grade 10 89
        # Grade 11 83
        # Grade 12 82
        ELA Takers 83
        ELA Level 1 9.6% (8)
        ELA Level 2 33.7% (28)
        ELA Level 3 47.0% (39)
        ELA Level 4 9.6% (8)
        ELA Level 3+4 56.6% (47)
        Math Takers 31
        Math Level 1 41.9% (13)
        Math Level 2 48.4% (15)
        Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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