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High School for Environmental Studies

444 West 56 Street
New York, NY 10019
Clinton

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What’s Special: Internships with an environmental theme.
The Downside: Quality of teaching varies.
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On WNYC Jul 05, 1:01 PM

Preparing for College by Studying Time Management

By Beth Fertig

The transition from high school to college is difficult for almost every student. But the Opportunity Network says its low-income students from New York City are especially vulnerable because they are often the first members of their family to go to college. The program scheduled a summer boot camp to give them a taste of what to expect. Read More »

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Nov 16, 10:56 AM

Honors for Math and Science Teachers Who Make Students Think

By Yasmeen Khan

Seven New York City math and science teachers who try to make learning experiential and (gasp!) fun will receive Sloan Awards for Teaching Excellence in Science and Mathematics, an honor that seeks to recognize exceptionally dedicated and creative high school educators. Read More »

Behind the Numbers Oct 04, 1:15 PM

Crowding Persists, New Education Dept. Data Show

By Robert Gebeloff

UPDATED | New York City public schools were, over all, slightly more crowded last year than the year before. But those overall figures are not really meaningful to the thousands of students who attend schools that are way over capacity. Here is a breakdown of the data by district; borough and school type, and the 100 schools that have the highest rates of utilization. Read More »

Performance7 Above Average
Satisfaction 6 Average
Diversity 7 Above Average

7/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »

Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br>	1400 / 2400	Above Average
Regents English	84%	Average
Regents Mathematics	72%	Above Average
Regents Science	80%	Above Average
Regents History	81%	Above Average
Regents Rate	74%	Above Average
10-Credit Rate	79%	Average
Weighted Diploma Rate	205.6 / 350	Average
Regents Completion	62.7 / 100	Average
College Enrollment Rate	81.2 / 100	Above Average

6/9 Results from the city's annual survey of parents, teachers and students, along with other measures of the school's environment. View All Data »

Satisfaction
Academic Expectations	7.8 / 10	Average
Safety	7.8 / 10	Average
Engagement	7.4 / 10	Average
Communications	7.0 / 10	Average
Student-Teacher Ratio	20 : 1 / 30	Below Average
Experienced Teachers	46%	Below Average
Teachers With a Master's Degree	79%	Average
Average Teacher Pay	$68,539	Average

7/9 Statistics about the racial and ethnic mix of the student body, along with other demographic characteristics. View All Data »

1,394 StudentsTotal Enrollment
Asian		17%
Black		15%
Hispanic		57%
White		11%
Male		50%
Female		50%
English Language Learners		8%
Economic Needs Index		61.7
Special Education		16%

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More about High School for Environmental Studies

Population	1,394 students
School Type	High
Grades	9th-12th
2012 Progress Report	B
Avg. Attendance Rate	90%
Advanced Placement Courses	Biology Calculus AB Chemistry English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Environmental Science Physics B Spanish Language Spanish Literature United States History World History
Language Classes	French Italian Japanese Spanish
Program Highlights	Honors Academy Environmental Internship/Career and College Advisory College Now Blue Star Financial Literacy SAT Prep Senior Thesis State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) courses in Writing in the Environment and the Global Environment; Sponsors for Educational Opportunities (SEO) Peer Mediation and Negotiation Environmental Seminar Writing Center Science Research Forensic Science Wildlife Conservation Marine Science Physics Calculus Media Tech Beginning and Advanced Band Beginning and Advanced Musical Theatre Beginning and Advanced Chorus; Yoga Alvin Ailey Goodfriend Community Service Award Grant (Internship/Advisory)
Artistic Extracurriculars	Musical Theatre Gospel Choir Women's Glee Men's Glee Madrigals Drama/Sketch Comedy Heritage Animation/Anime Club
	Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution Student Government Leadership Class
Clubs	Y.E.S. Music Ecosystem Poster Chess Yearbook Weight Training Multicultural Issues Hiking Badminton Forensics MahJong
Academic Extracurriculars	Ecology Literary Magazine Yearbook National Honor Society (Arista) Think Quest Team Astronomy Envirothon
Cultural & Arts Partners)	Open Stages at Lincoln Center American Museum of Natural History New-York Historical Society Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater New York Botanical Garden Wave Hill
Hospital Partnerships	St. Vincent's Child and Family Clinic Plus Program
Higher Education Partnerships	Columbia University Center for Ecological Research and Conservation (CERC) John Jay College University of Vermont City University of New York (CUNY) State University of New York (SUNY) Albany SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Hunter College
Non-Profit Opportunities	The Nature Conservancy Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Student Conservation Association New York City Public Library Council on the Environment of New York City New York Aquarium National Outdoor Leadership School
Other Partnerships	City Parks Foundation Urban Park Rangers Christadora NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Community Organization Partners	Friends of HSES
Corporate Partners	1010 WINS Toshiba America Foundation
Source	City Directory Page »

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