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Jane Addams High School for Academic Careers

900 Tinton Avenue Bronx, NY 10456
320800011650
900 Tinton Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456
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Feb 23, 9:47 PM
Nine Schools Cited for Exam and Credit Irregularities

By Anna M. Phillips

The City Education Department has called for investigations into nine high schools for irregularities in the way the schools scored examinations or awarded credits, and has identified hundreds of students in the city who were allowed to graduate without meeting basic requirements. 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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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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Jan 03, 1:36 PM
Dates Set for School Closing Hearings

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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 13, 7:07 PM
City Says Few Jane Addams Seniors Lack Credits

By Anna M. Phillips

After a week of reviewing students' records at a troubled South Bronx high school, Department of Education officials said that most of the school's 200 seniors were on track to graduate in June. Fewer than 10 students are missing credits they will need to graduate and five students' transcripts require further review, officials said. Read More »
  • Performance3 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
3/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1119 / 2400
Average
Regents English
63%
Average
Regents Mathematics
39%
Average
Regents Science
51%
Average
Regents History
50%
Average
Regents Rate
34%
Average
10-Credit Rate
61%
Below Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 103.3 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 21.7 / 100
Below Average
College Enrollment Rate 24.4 / 100
Below Average
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More about Jane Addams High School for Academic Careers

Population 717 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 F
Avg. Attendance Rate 80%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • United States History
  • World History
Language Classes
  • French
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Legal Studies
  • Health Professions
  • Cosmetology
  • Barbering
  • Virtual Enterprise
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Hospitality and Travel
  • Honors Programs
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • National Honor Society
  • Environmental Research
  • Theatre Arts
  • Living for the Young Family through Education (LYFE)
  • College Now
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Art Exhibition
  • Spoken Word and Poetry Slam
  • Hair Show Competition
  • Holiday Show
  • Beauty Bash
  • Jane Addams (JA) Idol
  • Black History and Hispanic Heritage
  • Multicultural Day
  • School Leadership Team
  • Student Government
  • Research Club
  • Teen Talk
  • School Newspaper
  • Yearbook Committee
Clubs
  • Women of Essence
  • Boys to Men
  • BuildOn
  • Dance
  • Step Team
  • Cheerleading
  • Double Dutch
  • JV Basketball
  • Track
  • Art Appreciation
  • Ceramics
  • Graffiti Design
  • Poetry and Drama
  • Community Beautification
  • Writing
  • Voice and Music
  • Peer Educators
  • Weight Training
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Literary Magazine
  • Envirothon
  • Mock Trial
  • Moot Court
  • Virtual Enterprise
  • Hospitality and Travel
  • Advanced Placement and PSAT/SAT Preparation
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Bronx River Arts Center (BRAC)
Hospital Partnerships
  • Lincoln Hospital
  • Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
  • Bronx Rehabilitation Center
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Cornell University
  • Brandeis University
  • Lehman College
  • John Jay College
  • Monroe College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • buildOn
  • Reading Excellence and Discovery (READ)
  • Read to Me
  • Peter Jay Sharp Foundation
Community Organization Partners
  • Urban Health Plan
  • Inc.
Corporate Partners
  • Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
  • JetBlue Airlines
  • Liberty Travel
  • American Express
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers
  • Philip DeMaiolo for Abigail Kirsch
  • Hogan &amp; Hartson LLP
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