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Eleanor Roosevelt High School

“Our school community embodies the acronym A.C.E., which stands for Academics, Commitment (to your community) and Ethics. We want our students to not only receive a top-notch education but build …” Read More »

411 East 76 Street
Manhattan, NY 10021
Upper East Side

Review from InsideSchools.org
What’s Special: Strong technology and science program, small class size.
The Downside: Very few openings for out-of-district students; tiny gym and cafeteria.
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Amy Gutmann, president of the University of Pennsylvania, visited Eleanor Roosevelt High School, where she talked with 200 high school juniors and seniors about the college application process. “Are you anxious about getting into college?” Dr. Guttman asked. "You're not human if you're not anxious." Read More »

Performance9 Above Average
Satisfaction 8 Above Average
Diversity 6 Average

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

Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br>	1754 / 2400	Above Average
Regents English	100%	Above Average
Regents Mathematics	91%	Above Average
Regents Science	91%	Above Average
Regents History	99%	Above Average
Regents Rate	100%	Above Average
10-Credit Rate	100%	Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate	260.6 / 350	Above Average
Regents Completion	98.7 / 100	Above Average
College Enrollment Rate	97.4 / 100	Above Average

8/9 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	8.4 / 10	Above Average
Safety	8.5 / 10	Above Average
Engagement	7.9 / 10	Above Average
Communications	7.5 / 10	Above Average
Student-Teacher Ratio	18 : 1 / 30	Below Average
Experienced Teachers	65%	Average
Teachers With a Master's Degree	100%	Above Average
Average Teacher Pay	$75,460	Average

6/9 Statistics about the racial and ethnic mix of the student body, along with other demographic characteristics. View All Data »

507 StudentsTotal Enrollment
Asian		17%
Black		6%
Hispanic		12%
White		66%
Male		33%
Female		67%
English Language Learners		< 1%
Economic Needs Index		20.3
Special Education		3%

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More about Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Population	507 students
School Type	High
Grades	9th-12th
2012 Progress Report	A
Avg. Attendance Rate	96%
Advanced Placement Courses	Art History Biology Calculus AB Economics: Macro English Literature and Composition European History Government and Politics: Comparative Music Theory Psychology Spanish Literature Statistics United States History
Language Classes	French Spanish
Program Highlights	Arts and technology interwoven throughout the curriculum; Advisory four years of college preparatory English social studies math and science courses; senior science options include Advanced Placement (AP) Biology Forensics Science and Ethics Criminology and Organic Chemistry; Electives: Animation Ceramics Cinematic Studies Concert Band Creative Writing Current Events Digital Photography Drama and Musical Theater Guitar History through Film Internship Kiboko Musicianship Philosophy Public Speaking Screenplay Writing Videography Visual Arts Yearbook
Artistic Extracurriculars	Cooking Drama Revolution Jazz Ensemble Recording and Sound Engineering
	Gay-Straight Alliance Math Center National Honor Society Peer Tutoring Science Center Senior Class Council Student Council Writing Center
Clubs	AIDS Awareness Black History Month Chess Criminology Film Forensics Green Team Human Rights Library and Technology Literary Magazine Newspaper Nutrition Philosophy Radio Save the Animals Snowboarding Spanish Student Movement Against Cancer Dance
Academic Extracurriculars	Debate Fed Challenge Law Team Model United Nations National Honor Society Weizmann Physics Competition Science Olympiad World Quest
Cultural & Arts Partners)	92nd Street Y American Museum of Natural History Channel Thirteen Early Stages Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Manhattan Theatre Club Materials for the Arts Models.com Morgan Library Museum of Modern Art New Victory Theater New York Historical Society New York Moves Magazine Origami USA Red Bull Theater Company Runway Passport Tribeca Film Festival Wingspan Arts
Hospital Partnerships	Hospital for Special Surgery Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Higher Education Partnerships	Columbia University - Barnard College College of Dental Medicine Columbia College Teachers College; The City University of New York (CUNY) - The City College of New York Hunter College; The New York Academy of Sciences; New York University (NYU) - Polytechnic University Rockefeller University; Weizmann Institute of Science Wesleyan College (Alumni Association)
Community Organization Partners	Association to Benefit Children Citymeals-on-Wheels Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Learning Leaders New York City Council New York State Senate New York Exploring
Sports	Cross Country Ping-Pong Girls' Soccer Girls' Volleyball
Source	City Directory Page »

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