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Choir Academy of Harlem

2005 Madison Avenue Manhattan, NY 10035
310500011469
2005 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10035
East Harlem
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Teacher Data Reports for Choir Academy of Harlem

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)
  • English 1%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance3 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 3 Below Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
3/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1100 / 2400
Average
Regents English
73%
Average
Regents Mathematics
50%
Average
Regents Science
41%
Below Average
Regents History
56%
Average
6th Grade English 649 / 800
Below Average
6th Grade Math 643 / 800
Below Average
7th Grade English 649 / 800
Below Average
7th Grade Math 648 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade English 643 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Math 654 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Science 56 / 100
Below Average
Regents Rate
38%
Average
10-Credit Rate
54%
Below Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 131.8 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 33.0 / 100
Below Average
College Enrollment Rate 35.6 / 100
Average
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More about Choir Academy of Harlem

Population 347 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 F
Avg. Attendance Rate 90%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Spanish Language
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Vocal music
  • Instrumental Music
  • Dance
  • Business
  • Kaplan SAT Prep
  • Honors Courses
  • Test Prep
  • After-school Enrichment
  • College Trips
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Band
  • Dance
  • Choir
  • Student Government Association (SGA)
  • National Honor Society (HS)
  • Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution
  • Saturday Academy
  • Yearbook Committee
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Financial Literacy
  • Debate Team
  • National Honor Society
Higher Education Partnerships
  • The City College of New York
Financial Institution Partners
  • Banking on Our Future
Community Organization Partners
  • Young Women&rsquo;s Christian Association (YWCA)
  • The Netherlands American Community Trust
  • City Year
  • Materials for the Arts
  • Cut Above Program
  • LensCrafters
  • Educational Network of Artists and Creative Theatre (ENACT)
  • Urban Arts
  • Leadership Program
Sports
  • Baseball
  • Cheerleading
  • Floor Hockey
  • Indoor and Outdoor Track
  • Golf Partnerships
  • Step Team
  • Volleyball
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