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Bronx Academy of Letters

339 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10451
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339 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451
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Teacher Data Reports for Bronx Academy of Letters

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

  • Math 40%
    •  Higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1248 / 2400
Average
Regents English
83%
Average
Regents Mathematics
74%
Above Average
Regents Science
73%
Average
Regents History
76%
Average
6th Grade English 652 / 800
Below Average
6th Grade Math 668 / 800
Average
7th Grade English 659 / 800
Average
7th Grade Math 666 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 647 / 800
Average
8th Grade Math 667 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 67 / 100
Average
Regents Rate
76%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
65%
Below Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 170.6 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 52.6 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 66.3 / 100
Above Average
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More about Bronx Academy of Letters

Population 555 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 93%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Honors classes
  • interdisciplinary courses
  • college-level research projects with formal presentations in English
  • Math
  • Science
  • History
  • Arts and Language; annual student exhibitions
  • writing workshops
  • technology access
  • externships
  • seminar electives
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Literary Journal
  • School Newspaper
  • Poetry Slams
  • Open Mics
  • Readings
  • Drama
  • Photography/Film
  • Art
  • Dance
  • Choir
  • Anime
  • Beats Production
  • Yearbook
  • Student Government
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Student and Teacher-Recruitment Committees
  • Sadie Nash Girl's Group
  • Multicultural Planning Team
Clubs
  • Hiking
  • Book vs. Movie
  • Chess
  • Running
  • Cheerleading
  • Iron Chef
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Debate Team
  • Junior Statesman of America
  • Technology
  • Book Club
  • Math Club
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • InSpirit Dance Company
  • 92nd Street Y
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Columbia University
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • The Urban Assembly
  • iMentor
  • International Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
  • Sesame Workshop
  • National Hispanic Institute
  • Peer Health Exchange
Other Partnerships
  • Global Teens
  • National Hispanic Institute
Financial Institution Partners
  • JP Morgan Chase
Community Organization Partners
  • Episcopal Social Services
Corporate Partners
  • Alloy
  • McGraw-Hill
Sports
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cooperative
  • Healthy
  • Active
  • Motivated
  • Positive Student (CHAMPS)
  • Ballet
  • Dance
  • Step
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