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Collegiate Institute for Math and Science

925 Astor Avenue Bronx, NY 10469
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925 Astor Avenue
Bronx, NY 10469
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  • Performance8 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 7 Above Average
8/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1344 / 2400
Average
Regents English
91%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
81%
Above Average
Regents Science
86%
Above Average
Regents History
83%
Above Average
Regents Rate
77%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
82%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 211.0 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 72.7 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 61.2 / 100
Average
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More about Collegiate Institute for Math and Science

Population 543 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 92%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • French Language
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • College Preparation with University of Vermont
  • Big Sibling with Vassar College
  • Summer Science and Engineering for High School Girls
  • Summer Enrichment Courses
  • Helix
  • Chappaqua Summer Enrichment
  • Summer College Forest Project High School Internship at Wave Hill
  • American Museum of Natural History Summer Internship
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Summer Program
  • Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) Summer Program
  • Pre-College Co-ed Summer in New York City Program
  • Reading Excellence and Discovery (READ) Program for Tutoring Elementary School Students
  • Gear up
  • Prep 4 Success
  • At Home in College
  • College Now
  • TechBridge Program
  • National Spanish Honor Society
  • Ex Libris Chapter of National Honor Society
  • Young Mens Leadership
  • Young Womens Leadership
  • ASPIRA
Clubs
  • Chess
  • Knitting
  • Drama
  • Film
  • Historical Foods
  • Literary Magazine
  • Web Design and Development
  • Humane Society
Academic Extracurriculars
  • "The Challenge" academic competition; All academic and artistic extracurricular activities on the Christopher Columbus Campus are open to our students
  • including campus bands
  • choirs and dance activities
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Bronx Zoo
Hospital Partnerships
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center Youth Services Division
Higher Education Partnerships
  • University of Vermont
  • Vassar College
  • Williams College
  • Smith College
  • Fordham University
  • Kean College
  • Skidmore College
  • Union College
  • Connecticut College
  • Lehman College
  • Bronx Community College
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Barnard College
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • New Visions for Public Schools
  • New Century High Schools
Community Organization Partners
  • College for Every Student (CFES)
  • Consortium for Educational Excellence through Partnerships (CEEP)
  • Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation
Corporate Partners
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Best Buy
  • Henkels &amp; McCoy Inc.
Sports
  • Cheerleading; all Christopher Columbus Campus sports teams are open to our students
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