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Jonathan Levin High School for Media and Communications

240 East 172 Street Bronx, NY 10457
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240 East 172 Street
Bronx, NY 10457
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  • Performance2 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 3 Below Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
2/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1078 / 2400
Average
Regents English
51%
Below Average
Regents Mathematics
44%
Average
Regents Science
43%
Below Average
Regents History
26%
Below Average
Regents Rate
30%
Below Average
10-Credit Rate
65%
Below Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 72.6 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 24.1 / 100
Below Average
College Enrollment Rate 25.4 / 100
Below Average
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More about Jonathan Levin High School for Media and Communications

Population 382 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 D
Avg. Attendance Rate 86%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Language and Composition
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Introduction to Broadcast/Journalism
  • Visual Studies
  • College Now
  • Film
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Step Team
  • Drama
  • Community Service
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Internships
Clubs
  • Drama
  • Chess
Academic Extracurriculars
  • After-school Tutoring
  • PM School
  • Saturday School
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Syracuse University
  • University of Vermont
  • Lehman College
  • Bronx Community College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • BRONXNET
Community Organization Partners
  • The Leadership Program
Corporate Partners
  • Cablevision
  • Learning Leaders/NBC
Sports
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Bowling
  • Track and Field
  • Girls Softball
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