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High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies

350 Grand Street Manhattan, NY 10002
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310200011545
350 Grand Street
Manhattan, NY 10002
Lower East Side
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: City's first dual language high school; safe school, and self-disciplined students.
  • The Downside: Students need more opportunities to interact with classmates who don’t share a native language; space constraints in shared building
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  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 1 Below Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1289 / 2400
Average
Regents English
87%
Average
Regents Mathematics
85%
Above Average
Regents Science
94%
Above Average
Regents History
95%
Above Average
Regents Rate
90%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
96%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 301.3 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 93.5 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 94.8 / 100
Above Average
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More about High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies

Population 353 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 98%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language and Culture
  • Statistics
  • World History
Language Classes
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Program Highlights
  • Four-year Chinese Language
  • History
  • Music
  • Arts
  • Extended Day Program (Tutoring
  • Arts
  • Chinese)
  • College Now
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Gallery Exhibits
  • Student Council
Clubs
  • "The Gazette
  • " Ping-Pong
  • Bridge
  • Chess
  • Monday Afternoons Film
  • Chinese Culture and Enrichment
  • Art
  • Swim
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Math Team
  • Math Research
  • PM School
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Academic Enrichment
  • Saturday Cultural Discovery Program (Explore New York City)
  • Kaplan SAT Prep
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • The Paley Center for Media (formerly Museum of Television and Radio)
Higher Education Partnerships
  • New York University
  • City University of New York (CUNY) Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • Hunter College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • New York Cares
Financial Institution Partners
  • Merrill Lynch
Community Organization Partners
  • Chinese American Planning Council
Sports
  • Saturday Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Team Sports
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