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Legacy School for Integrated Studies

34 West 14 Street Manhattan, NY 10011
310200011429
34 West 14 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011
Greenwich Village
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Jan 07, 2:15 PM
DOE Seeks to Phase Out 17 Schools in First Wave of Proposed Closures

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The first list is out for this year's proposed school closings. It includes six schools in Brooklyn, five in the Bronx, four in Manhattan and two in Queens. Of the 17 schools proposed for phase out or closure, six received grades of F, nine received a D, and two received their third C grade in a row. Read More »
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Open House for Transfer Students at JVL Wildcat Charter School

Thinking about transferring to another high school? Need to return to school for a high school diploma? Got only a few high school credits, and want to get a good job, or join the Navy or go to college? Need some real work experience?

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State Tests Begin Tuesday, but Some Students Will Sit Them Out

By Mary Ann Giordano

Public school students throughout the city will be sitting down on Tuesday for a series of federally mandated tests that will be influential in everything from students' promotions to teachers' tenure. A small but determined group of parents who have had their children opt out from taking the tests have been applauded by commenters as "brave" and "pioneers." Read More »
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How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
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A reasonable question to add to the one suggested here is -- how much have your kids' teachers paid out-of-pocket this year for classroom supplies? Maybe it's not an issue … Read More »
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Mar 08, 10:46 AM
Students Pay Calls to Education Panel Members, but No One Answers

By Elbert Chu

Students who are against school closings or turnarounds tried to see various members of the Panel for Educational Policy, but they were not available. The students say the panel members "rubber stamp'' the recommendations of the city's Department of Education and the mayor on which schools to close. Read More »
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Save Legacy

The Save Legacy Coalition posted a video on YouTube this weekend to drum up support for a rally on Wednesday to protest the possible closure of the school.

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Feb 09, 8:28 AM
City to Vote on School Closings After Weeks of Hearings

By Maria Newman

After weeks of hearings, many of them emotionally wrenching, the Panel for Educational Policy will decide Thursday night which schools in the city they will close -- partially or entirely -- for academic failure. Read More »
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Feb 07, 3:08 PM
For Legacy High School Students, a Lesson in Activism Hits Home

By Elbert Chu and Chris Palmer

Keyla Marte and other students participating in an after-school program to learn about ways to improve the community took on the effort to save the Legacy School for Integrated Studies in Manhattan, scheduled to be closed by the city. The students used social media and campaign-style strategies to get their message out and to rally support. Read More »
  • Performance3 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 2 Below Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
3/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1124 / 2400
Average
Regents English
70%
Average
Regents Mathematics
26%
Below Average
Regents Science
59%
Average
Regents History
40%
Below Average
Regents Rate
25%
Below Average
10-Credit Rate
77%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 84.1 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 23.6 / 100
Below Average
College Enrollment Rate 20.9 / 100
Below Average
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More about Legacy School for Integrated Studies

Population 294 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 F
Avg. Attendance Rate 77%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Literature and Composition
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Teen Choice
  • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
  • Student Council
  • College Now
  • Tutoring by Martin Luther King Scholars
  • Performing Arts affiliation with Songs of Solomon
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Vineyard Theater Company
  • ENACT Theater Production
  • Songs of Solomon Vocal Partnership
Hospital Partnerships
  • St. Vincent's Child Clinic Plus Program
Higher Education Partnerships
  • New York University
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • New Visions for Public Schools
Financial Institution Partners
  • HSBC
Community Organization Partners
  • McBurney Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
  • Teen Choice
Corporate Partners
  • Simpson
  • Thacher &amp; Bartlett LLP
Sports
  • School-wide Olympics
  • Boys &amp; Girls Basketball
  • Flag Football
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