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Academy For Social Action-A College Board School in New York, NY
(09-12 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 19
Address
 509 W 129TH ST
New York, NY 10027
Telephone
(212) 543-6301
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City-data.com school rating
19
Students
170
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
14.8
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
130
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
3
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
MOTT HALL SCHOOL (THE) (0.2 miles):

88
KIPP INFINITY CHARTER SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

52
URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (0.0 miles):

29
TEACHERS COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

27
PS 161 PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS (0.2 miles):

22
Academy For Social Action-A College Board School:

19
PS 129 JOHN H FINLEY (0.2 miles):

12
URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY FOR FUTURE LEADERS (0.0 miles):

8
NEW DESIGN MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

6
Academy For Social Action-A College Board School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
New York County:

51
New York:

51
This School:

19

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 170
Enrollment in 2015: 219
Enrollment in 2014: 311
Enrollment in 2013: 393
Enrollment in 2012: 425
Enrollment in 2011: 424
Enrollment in 2010: 399
Enrollment in 2009: 316
Enrollment in 2008: 175

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG09G10G11G12UGTotal
All students385233443170
Female students15271220175
Male students23252124295
American Indian/Alaska Native students1 - - - - 1
Asian students11 - 1 - 3
Hispanic students15251621178
Black students18231718278
White students23 - 3 - 8
Two or More Races students1 - - 1 - 2

Enrollment by grade:
9th grade enrollment: 38
10th grade enrollment: 52
11th grade enrollment: 33
12th grade enrollment: 44
Ungraded enrollment: 3

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 75 (44.1%)
School:

44.1%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 95 (55.9%)
School:

55.9%
State:

47.5%

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.6%)
School:

0.6%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 3 (1.8%)
Academy For Social Action-A College Board School:

1.8%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 78 (45.9%)
School:

45.9%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 78 (45.9%)
School:

45.9%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 8 (4.7%)
Academy For Social Action-A College Board School:

4.7%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 2 (1.2%)
Academy For Social Action-A College Board School:

1.2%
State:

2.9%

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 133 (78.2%)
Academy For Social Action-A College Board School:

78.2%
New York:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 130 (76.5%)
Here:

76.5%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 3 (1.8%)
Academy For Social Action-A College Board School:

1.8%
State:

4.8%

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 30
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 30
  • Grade 8 Science: 30
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 18

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 14.8


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

11.5
New York:

14.0
Number of teachers with no valid teaching certificate: 1
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 5
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 4

Total number of classes taught: 72
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 15


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 3

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,618 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All275
  • Males263
  • Females291
  • Hispanic275
  • Black274
ELA students tested with valid scores: 14
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 275

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

14%
State:

33%

Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

50%
36%
14%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All261
  • Males257
  • Females267
  • Hispanic259
  • Black263
Math students tested with valid scores: 13
Computed mean of student Math scores: 261


Students scoring at Level 1: 77%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

77%
23%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All42
  • Males42
  • Females42
Science students tested with valid scores: 12
Computed mean of student Science scores: 42

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

8%
New York:

62%

Students scoring at Level 1: 42%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

42%
50%
8%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All69%
  • Males64%
  • Females77%
  • Black59%
  • IDEA43%
Students tested with valid scores: 76
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 23 (30%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 23 (30%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 26 (34%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 4 (5%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

69%
State:

93%

30%
30%
34%
5%
Comprehensive English (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Comprehensive English)

  • All51%
  • Males48%
  • Females56%
  • Black58%
  • IDEA14%
Students tested with valid scores: 48
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 23 (48%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 5 (10%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 15 (31%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 4 (8%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 1 (2%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

51%
New York:

89%

48%
10%
31%
8%
2%

Regents Competency Test:
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(State average from 652 schools)
Regents Competency Tests (RCTs) are achievement tests designed to assess basic proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.In the past, schools could award local high school diplomas to students who passed all six RCTs as well as the required coursework.The Department, in accordance with a timetable that was adopted by the Board of Regents, has phased out the eligibility of general education students in public schools to take these tests.Students are instead required to pass the Regents Examinations in order to receive a high school diploma.However, the RCTs continue to be available for students with disabilities who first enter grade 9 prior to the 2010-11 school year as part of a safety net for such students.To earn a high school diploma, students with disabilities must take each Regents Examination ordinarily required for graduation at least once.If unsuccessful on one or more of the required Regents Examinations, eligible students with disabilities may be granted a local high school diploma on the basis of passing the corresponding RCT(s).

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Percent Passing Regents Competency Tests

Reading:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Number of students tested failing: 4 (80%)
Number of students tested passing: 1 (20%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

20%
New York:

48%

80%
20%
Global Studies:
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Number of students tested failing: 8 (80%)
Number of students tested passing: 2 (20%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

20%
New York:

37%

80%
20%
United States History and Government:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Number of students tested failing: 6 (75%)
Number of students tested passing: 2 (25%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

25%
New York:

45%

75%
25%
Science:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Number of students tested failing: 6 (86%)
Number of students tested passing: 1 (14%)

Percentage of students tested passing:

14%
State:

45%

86%
14%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 567 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

9th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

18%
State:

50%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 27%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 45%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 9%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 18%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

27%
45%
9%
18%
10th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 60%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 40%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 0%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

60%
40%
11th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

33%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 50%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

17%
50%
33%
12th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

100%
New York:

62%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 100%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

100%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - High School Completers

    Graduation Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All80%
  • Males70%
  • Females88%
  • Hispanic80%
  • Black79%
  • IDEA70%
All Students:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 21
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 19
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 6 (32% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 13 (68% of Graduates)
└─ Number of students who earned a commencement credential: 2 (10% of Completers)

    Graduation Rate - 5 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All45%
  • Males57%
  • Females38%
  • Hispanic40%
  • Black43%
  • IDEA15%
General Education:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 13
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 13
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 5 (38% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 8 (62% of Graduates)

    Graduation Rate - 4 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All34%
  • Males27%
  • Females50%
  • Hispanic25%
  • IDEA15%
Students with Disabilities:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 8
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 6
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 1 (17% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 5 (83% of Graduates)
└─ Number of students who earned a commencement credential: 2 (25% of Completers)

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,468 schools)

Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - High School Non-completers

    Dropout Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All16%
  • Males25%
  • Females8%
  • Hispanic15%
  • Black17%
  • IDEA20%
All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 122
Number of non-completers: 11
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 10
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 1

Percent of non-completers:

9.0%
New York:

5.4%

Post-graduation Plans of Completers:
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Academy For Social Action-A College Board School - Post-graduation Plans of Completers

All Students:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 21
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 3 (14%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 10 (48%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 2 (10%)
└─ Graduates who planned to attend programs such as vocational rehabilitation and other programs: 1 (5%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 5 (24%)
General Education:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 13
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 3 (23%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 6 (46%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (8%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 3 (23%)
Students with Disabilities:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 8
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 4 (50%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (13%)
└─ Graduates who planned to attend programs such as vocational rehabilitation and other programs: 1 (13%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 2 (25%)

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,695 schools)
5-Year Graduation Rate:
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 46

Graduation Rate:

72%
State:

78%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80
Safe harbor target: 58
4-Year Graduation Rate:
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 56

Graduation Rate:

39%
State:

76%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80
Safe harbor target: 62

Comments

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jennifer
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Jul 19, 2012 @ 12:12 pm
i have a question i want to know when is the open house for this high school they sent me a letter from the student enrollment which said that i have been matched for the academy for social action so i wanted to know if i have to recieve a lettler from you or something please answer me i really need to know

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