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MANHATTAN > District 2 > Public High school (Career Technical)

Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School

131 Avenue Of The Americas Manhattan, NY 10013
310200011615
131 Avenue Of The Americas
Manhattan, NY 10013
SoHo
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With $58 million in federal grant money still in suspension until the city can reach a deal on a teacher evaluation system for its struggling schools, the principal at Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School in Soho, Brian Rosenbloom, wonders how he is going to get the money to continue his efforts to raise attendance and graduation rates, among other goals. Read More »
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  • Performance7 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
7/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1193 / 2400
Average
Regents English
90%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
74%
Above Average
Regents Science
77%
Above Average
Regents History
80%
Above Average
Regents Rate
39%
Average
10-Credit Rate
77%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 208.7 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 48.8 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 25.3 / 100
Below Average
Needs Index
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More about Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School

Population 466 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 82%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Calculus AB
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Spanish Language
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Cisco Certification
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • C-Tech Certification
  • Digital Day Camp
  • College Now
  • Bridges
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Internships
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Mentoring
  • Internships
  • Student Government
Clubs
  • Chelsea SAT
  • Math
  • Drama
  • Yearbook
Academic Extracurriculars
  • National Honor Society
  • Prep Courses for Advanced Placement (AP) Program
  • Computer Repair
  • Electrical Engineers
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Theater for a New Audience
  • Here Cafe
  • Brooklyn Academy of Music Shakespeare Program
  • Center for the Arts
  • Epic Theater
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Pratt Institute
  • Parsons School of Design
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Peter Jay Sharp Foundation
  • Center for Independence of the Disabled
  • New York (CIDNY); Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
Other Partnerships
  • Co-op Tech
Community Organization Partners
  • Epic Theater
  • Educate Online
  • Champion Learning Center
  • TestQuest
  • Contemporary Guidance Services
  • Federation Employment and Guidance Service
  • Higher Disability.org
  • National Organization on Special Education Reform
  • Start on Success
Corporate Partners
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Cisco
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