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Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School

455 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10455
320700011655
455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
North New York
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Feb 09, 4:40 PM
The School-Closing Vote

By Anna M. Phillips and Beth Fertig

UPDATED | The Panel for Educational Policy voted Thursday night to close 18 city schools and remove the middle school grades from 5 more. SchoolBook was there, providing updates throughout the evening. Read More »
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Open House for Transfer Students at JVL Wildcat Charter School

Thinking about transferring to another high school? Need to return to school for a high school diploma? Got only a few high school credits, and want to get a good job, or join the Navy or go to college? Need some real work experience?

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Feb 09, 8:28 AM
City to Vote on School Closings After Weeks of Hearings

By Maria Newman

After weeks of hearings, many of them emotionally wrenching, the Panel for Educational Policy will decide Thursday night which schools in the city they will close -- partially or entirely -- for academic failure. Read More »
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How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
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Jan 03, 1:36 PM
Dates Set for School Closing Hearings

By SchoolBook

The city's Department of Education has set hearing dates for the 25 schools that officials have recommended for closing or for the removal of middle school grades. The Panel for Educational Policy will vote on the recommendations on Feb. 9. Read More »
Dec 09, 1:34 PM
25 Schools Could Be Closed or Truncated

By Anna M. Phillips

In the second part of a two-day announcement, city education officials added 10 schools to the list of schools it will close, phase out over a period of several years or truncate in the next year, bringing the total to 25 schools. Last year, the city proposed to close or truncate 26 schools. Read More »
Dec 07, 6:23 PM
School Closing Announcements Start Thursday

By Anna M. Phillips

UPDATED | Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott announced Wednesday at a District 2 Town Hall meeting that the Education Department will reveal within the next two days which of the city's struggling schools it will close. Read More »
  • Performance1 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 1 Below Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
1/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1076 / 2400
Average
Regents English
48%
Below Average
Regents Mathematics
24%
Below Average
Regents Science
28%
Below Average
Regents History
14%
Below Average
Regents Rate
27%
Below Average
10-Credit Rate
67%
Below Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 97.9 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 20.6 / 100
Below Average
College Enrollment Rate 25.5 / 100
Below Average
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More about Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School

Population 663 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 F
Avg. Attendance Rate 74%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • English Language and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • United States History
  • World History
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Pre-engineering
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Information Technology/Computer Repair with A+ Certification
  • Information Technology/Computer Network Administration with Cisco Certification
  • Internship Business Experiences
  • PSAT Tutoring
  • My Access Writing Program for English Language Learners
Clubs
  • Chess
  • Robotics
  • Capoiera (Brazilian Martial Arts)
  • Step
  • Yearbook
  • Science
  • Spanish
  • Mural
  • Drama
  • Video
  • Dance
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Center for the Arts
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Bronx Community College
  • Polytechnic University
  • DeVry University
Corporate Partners
  • Con Edison
  • Verizon
  • Cablevision
Sports
  • Double Dutch Team
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