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Marta Valle High School

145 Stanton Street Manhattan, NY 10002
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145 Stanton Street
Manhattan, NY 10002
Lower East Side
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  • Performance4 Average
  • Satisfaction 2 Below Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
4/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1117 / 2400
Average
Regents English
62%
Average
Regents Mathematics
33%
Below Average
Regents Science
43%
Below Average
Regents History
41%
Below Average
Regents Rate
36%
Average
10-Credit Rate
69%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 178.0 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 29.6 / 100
Below Average
College Enrollment Rate 47.9 / 100
Average
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More about Marta Valle High School

Population 367 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 C
Avg. Attendance Rate 82%
Special Programs The five-year sequence in math is the highlight of the course of study which begins in the eighth grade. The hour-long classes are interdisciplinary. These include humanities and projects in science technology. Daily and Saturday tutoring sessions are available throughout the year.
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Spanish Language
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Bengali
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Credit Recovery
  • 21st Century Extended Day Program (students earn additional credits)
  • College Now
  • Electives in Video Production
  • Culinary/Visual Arts
  • Marine Biology
  • Statistics; Technology is infused across all academic disciplines
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Painting
  • Video Production
  • Music Engineering
  • Culinary Arts
  • Student Government
  • Conflict Resolution
Clubs
  • Cheerleading
  • Fitness
  • Baseball
Academic Extracurriculars
  • National Honor Society
  • Saturday Academy
  • Extended Day Classes
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Scholars Room
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • National Arts Club
  • Educational Network of Artists and Creative Theatre (ENACT)
Higher Education Partnerships
  • New York University
  • Sarah Lawrence College
  • Williams College
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • College for Every Student
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City
Other Partnerships
  • Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)
  • Spirituality for Kids
  • Cents Ability
  • Young Sailors Program
Community Organization Partners
  • Henry Street Settlement House
  • Educational Alliance
  • Grand Street Settlement
  • Planned Parenthood
Corporate Partners
  • Est&eacute;e Lauder
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