Vetted List of Alternative Middle Schools & High
VETTED LIST OF ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS & HIGH SCHOOLS
For students who fall behind in traditional middle schools and high schools, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) offers a range of alternative schools. Alternative high schools include transfer schools, Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs), and high school equivalency (HSE) programs. There are also alternative options for middle school students who have fallen behind and are over-age for their grade.
TRANSFER MIDDLE SCHOOLS
New Directions Secondary School ReStart Academy at George Washington Campus ReStart Academy at August Martin Campus ReStart Academy at Maxwell High School ReStart Academy at Channel View School for Research ReStart Academy at Mott Haven Community High School ReStart Academy at DuBois High School ReStart Academy at Orchard Collegiate
TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS (WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE)
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School Harvey Milk High School Bronx Arena High School for Excellence and Innovation Bronx Community High School Humanities Preparatory Academy Brooklyn Academy High School Independence High School Brooklyn Bridge Academy Innovation Diploma Plus Brooklyn Democracy Academy James Baldwin High School Brownsville Academy High School Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers Bushwick Community High School Lower East Side Prep Cascades High School Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day City As School Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School Concord High School Mott Haven Community High School East Brooklyn Community High School Murray Hill Academy Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School Professional Pathways High School Emma Lazarus High School The Judith S. Kaye High School English Language Learners and International Support Urban Academy Laboratory High School (ELLIS) Prep Voyages Prep - South Queens Forsyth Satellite West Brooklyn Community High School Harlem Renaissance High School
TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS (WITH GRADUATION RATES OF LESS THAN 50%)
Jill Chaiftez Transfer High School Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity Liberation Diploma Plus High School Research and Service High School New Visions AIM Charter High Schools South Brooklyn Community High School North Queens Community High School TRANSFER MIDDLE SCHOOLS
New Directions Secondary School
Services Provided Populations Served Bronx Participate in workshops and get support Over-age 8th grade students 240 East 172 Street with academic and personal goals Bronx, NY 10457 Credit Requirement: None Access to tutoring, Regents prep, and (718) 410-4343 extracurricular activities Eligible Ages: 15-17 Develop college and career plans for life Schedule: Monday - Friday after high school Attend regular classes
ReStart Academy at August Martin Campus Provides small learning environment for students and provide services to their families.
Services Provided Populations Served Queens Targeted academic support to all the students, Over-age 8th grade students who were 156-10 Baisley Blvd including students with disabilities and English enrolled with a DOE or charter school. Jamaica, NY 11434 language learners (ELL). Credit Requirement: None 347-403-2135 Staff are well equipped to meet the social and Eligible Ages: 15-17 emotional needs of the students to support their academic, behavioral, and personal success. Schedule: Day Program
ReStart Academy at Channel View School for Research Provides small learning environment for students and provide services to their families.
Services Provided Populations Served Queens Targeted academic support to all the students, Over-age 8th grade students who were 100-00 Beach Channel Drive including students with disabilities and English enrolled with a DOE or charter school. Rockaway Park, NY 11694 language learners (ELL). Credit Requirement: None 718-734-3212 Staff are well equipped to meet the social and emotional needs of the students to support their Eligible Ages: 15-17 academic, behavioral, and personal success. Schedule: Day Program
ReStart Academy at DuBois High School Provides small learning environment for students and provide services to their families.
Services Provided Populations Served Brooklyn Targeted academic support to all the students, Over-age 8th grade students who were 402 Eastern Parkway including students with disabilities and English enrolled with a DOE or charter school. Brooklyn, NY 11235 language learners (ELL). Credit Requirement: None 718-804-1866 Staff are well equipped to meet the social and emotional needs of the students to support their Eligible Ages: 15-17 www.restartacademy.org academic, behavioral, and personal success. Schedule: Day Program ReStart Academy at George Washington Campus Provides small learning environment for students and provide services to their families.
Services Provided Populations Served Manhattan Targeted academic support to all the students, Specialize in ELL students 549 Audubon Avenue including students with disabilities and English Over-age 8th grade students who were Room 254 language learners (ELL). enrolled with a DOE or charter school. New York, NY 10040 Staff are well equipped to meet the social and 212-342-6100 emotional needs of the students to support their Credit Requirement: None academic, behavioral, and personal success. Eligible Ages: 15-17 Schedule: Day Program
ReStart Academy at Maxwell High School Provides small learning environment for students and provide services to their families.
Services Provided Populations Served Brooklyn Targeted academic support to all the students, Over-age 8th grade students who were 145 Pennsylvania Avenue including students with disabilities and English enrolled with a DOE or charter school. Brooklyn, NY 11207 language learners (ELL). Credit Requirement: None 718-345-7621 Staff are well equipped to meet the social and emotional needs of the students to support their Eligible Ages: 15-17 www.restartacademy.org academic, behavioral, and personal success. Schedule: Day Program
ReStart Academy at Mott Haven Community High School Provides small learning environment for students and provide services to their families.
Services Provided Populations Served Bronx Targeted academic support to all the students, Over-age 8th grade students who were 455 Southern Boulevard including students with disabilities and English enrolled with a DOE or charter school. Bronx, NY 10455 language learners (ELL). Credit Requirement: None 718-503-5340 Staff are well equipped to meet the social and emotional needs of the students to support their Eligible Ages: 15-17 www.restartacademy.org academic, behavioral, and personal success. Schedule: Day Program
ReStart Academy at Orchard Collegiate Provides small learning environment for students and provide services to their families.
Services Provided Populations Served Manhattan Targeted academic support to all the students, Over-age 8th grade students who were 220 Henry Street including students with disabilities and English enrolled with a DOE or charter school. New York, NY 10002 language learners (ELL). Credit Requirement: None 212-406-9411 Staff are well equipped to meet the social and emotional needs of the students to support their Eligible Ages: 15-17 academic, behavioral, and personal success. Schedule: Day Program TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50%* OR MORE
*As compared to 15-20% graduation rates for this population who do not attend transfer high schools
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
Overview & Services Provided Brooklyn Small learning community that focuses on close relationships with all students in and out of 402 Eastern Parkway, the classroom. In the classroom, students have the time and space to acquire, demonstrate Brooklyn, NY 11225 and celebrate their learning. Outside of the classroom, we provide comprehensive programs (718) 773-7765 to support students' personal growth as they transition into healthy young adulthood earn a high school diploma and acquire the skills and experiences to forge the life they want to live CBO Provider after high school. Child Center of NY and The Sports and Arts In School Latest Graduation Rate: 50% Foundation
Bronx Arena
Overview & Services Provided Populations Served Bronx Uses blended learning. Over-age, under-credited students 1440 Story Ave Students use online platform to earn credits. Bronx, NY 10473 Eligibility Requirements (718) 860-5056 Students in Cohorts of 25. Must be 16-21 years old Every student assigned to Advocate CBO Provider Counselor who provides counseling and Schedule SCO Family of Services post-secondary planning Monday-Friday | 9:00am-2:30pm Progress can be seen real-time on database Daily afterschool supports Latest Graduation Rate: 55%
Bronx Community High School
Overview & Services Provided Bronx Small transfer school designed for young people who have been truant or dropped out of 1980 Lafayette Avenue school. BCHS is designed to provide intensive support and services to students to ensure Bronx, NY continued attendance in school. Each student is assigned an advisor who works with no (718) 892-1026 more than 25 students. BCHS has an accelerated credit program so that students will have the opportunity to earn additional credits. Students graduate with post-graduation plans and CBO Provider participate in employment readiness and skills development while enrolled in school. New York City Mission Society
Eligibility Requirements: N/A Latest Graduation Rate: 54%
Brooklyn Academy High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Brooklyn Has supportive staff and offers various Students ages 16.5 - 21 832 Marcy Avenue programs for the students to participate in. Brooklyn, NY Credit Requirements: Offer’s learning to work program. (718) 857-4237 10 credits and 1 Regent Exam To Apply: Must be accompanied by a parent/ CBO Provider: CAMBA guardian and bring a copy of transcript, Schedule immunization and attendance history Monday-Friday 8:10am - 4:13pm Latest Graduation Rate: 57% TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE
Brooklyn Bridge Academy
Overview & Services Provided Brooklyn Small learning community for students who have been truant or who have dropped out of 6565 Flatlands Avenue high school. Brooklyn, NY Our comprehensive program includes a challenging academic schedule that maximizes the (718) 968-1689 number of credits that students can earn and prepares them to pass Regents exams. The school staff will engage and support students to make informed choices about their learning CBO Provider: CAMBA and their lives through opportunities for counseling, access to healthcare and employment support. Through our Partnerships: our school offers a demanding and personalized Eligibility Requirements: N/A environment with high expectations for students 16 years and older who are committed to earning their high school diploma. Latest Graduation Rate: 60%
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements: Brooklyn Has supportive staff and offers variety of Students ages 16 - 21 985 Rockaway Avenue programs including: college/career exploration Brooklyn, NY Populations Served and planning; community service activities, 718-342-6590 leadership, employment and independent Over-age, under-credited students living skills development and a learning to work CBO Provider Schedule program. Offers state-of-the-art Media Center JCCA and computer lab, hydroponics hands-on science Monday-Friday: 8:00am-2:45pm class, and extracurricular activities including: Open for afterschool supports Latest Graduation Rate: 56% basketball teams, college trips, chess club, cheerleading, step team, talent and fashion.
Brownsville Academy High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements: N/A Brooklyn An academically rigorous Diploma Plus High 1150 East New York Avenue Populations Served: Mature scholars School. Helps students enter into, succeed in, and Brooklyn, NY who are lacking credits and would graduate from college. (718) 778-7305 benefit from a small, scholar-centered Brownsville Academy is an elite Innovation Zone learning environment. CBO Provider: CAMBA School, providing scholars online courses while learning from expert teachers. Latest Graduation Rate: 70%
Bushwick Community High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Brooklyn High expectations through a caring a disciplined Students ages 17-21 231 Palmetto Street environment, personal bonds of trust, and respect Brooklyn, NY Schedule for students. Curriculum focuses on social justice (718) 443-3083 and emphasizes the importance of college and Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3:20pm careers. BCHS actively seeks to help students CBO Provider transform their lives and their communities. Latest Graduation Rate: 51% St. Nicks Alliance TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE
Cascades High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Manhattan Cascades are an alternative school with a pleasant Students ages 16-21 198 Forsyth Street atmosphere that offers small classes and lots of Must have at least 10 credits New York, NY individualized attention. (212) 505 6366 Populations Served: Older students Students' academic success is supported by who struggled in school. a guidance counselor, college advisor, parent CBO Provider coordinator and teachers. Participation in art Schedule CAMBA and technology program is strongly encouraged. Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-3:38pm Latest Graduation Rate: 67% Students are an integral part of the school Friday: 9:00am- 12:00pm community by servings on Student Government Open for afterschool supports and on many of school committees.
City As School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Manhattan The school engages students and allows them to 17 years or older 16 Clarkson Street participate in internships of their choice. Offers A portfolio school, students need to New York, NY a variety of clubs and programs. Staff is kind and pass the English Regents 212-337-6800 helpful throughout the registration process. Credit Requirements: Session 1 Schedule: M,W,F 9:00am-3:10pm Must have at least 16 high school CBO Provider T,Th 9:00am-5:00pm academic or subject area credits to CDI, Inc. Session 2 Schedule: M,W,F; 9am-5:00pm enroll. 16 credits must include 2 credits T,Th 9:00am-3:40pm in Math and 2 credits in Science. Latest Graduation Rate: 70%
Concord High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Staten Island This is the only transfer school in Staten Island. Students ages 16-21 109 Rhine Avenue Admissions note: Concord High School tends to Student must have at least 10 credits (718) 447-1274 have a waiting list. Schedule: School has partnerships with various CBO Provider: NYCID Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-3:38pm organizations which makes it easier for students Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm Latest Graduation Rate: 55% to find internships. Open for afterschool supports
East Brooklyn Community High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Brooklyn Total enrollment is no more than 200, each class Students ages 16-21 9517 Kings Highway is limited to 20-25 students Brooklyn, NY Populations Served Students can graduate in 2.5 years or less. 718-927-6880 Advocate Counselor provides academic and Over-age, under-credited students post-secondary guidance and planning, biweekly Schedule progress reports. CBO Provider Monday-Friday | 8:00am-2:45pm College and career readiness, paid internships. SCO Basketball team, other enrichment programs, Afterschool supports tutoring supports. Academic Year: Trimester Schedule Latest Graduation Rate: 74% TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE
Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School
Overview & Services Provided Credit Requirements: Manhattan Provide an atmosphere which features small 17 years old: 10 credits, 2 regents 140 West 102 Street class sizes, a supportive "family group" and 1 8 y e a r s o l d : 3 r e g e n t s , 2 0 c r e d i t s New York, NY 19 years old: 30 credits and 4 regents opportunities for parental involvement. (212) 678-7300 They expect all of our students to be ready for Populations Served college upon graduation. Since 2012, they have Students who have been turned away CBO Provider received national recognition for healthy eating or turned off by other schools. Goddard Riverside and physical activity programs and policies that meet or exceed standards set by the Alliance for a Schedule Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program. Day & Night classes available Latest Graduation Rate: 52%
Emma Lazarus High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility is flexible, Guidelines are: Manhattan Rolling admission ELL, ages 16-21 100 Hester Street Students' educational progress is fostered by No credit requirement. New York, NY classroom teaching focused on language and Staff meets with each student to 212-925-5017 content acquisition, supportive advisories, work assess if right fit for the school internships, counseling, college and career exploration, extended day classes and culturally Populations Served CBO Provider attuned activities. English Language Learners (ELL) New York City Mission Society Project-based learning and other hands-on Schedule: Monday-Friday approaches are at the core of our education. 8:20am-2:30pm Latest Graduation Rate: 74%
English Language Learners and International Support (ELLIS) Prep
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Bronx School staff are very helpful in guiding students One year of high school completed 99 Terrace View Avenue and parents during the admissions process. Bronx, NY Schedule: Regular school hours from (718) 220-1889 Populations Served September to July Focuses on ELL and students who have just arrived to the country. CBO Provider: N/A Latest Graduation Rate: 54%
Forsyth Satellite
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Manhattan Forsyth is a great school and has very supportive Must be 15-21 years-olds to apply 198 Forsyth Street staff. It is an extremely writing-intensive school. Minimum Credit Requirements: New York, NY 10002 The admission process includes a parent and 16 years old: 5 credits (212) 677- 8900 17 years old: 8 credits student interview, and a writing intensive [email protected] placement exam to see if the student will be able 18 years old: 12 credits CBO Provider to succeed in the school. No Regents requirement CAMBA Staff is helpful in assisting student to find another Schedule school if Forsyth isn't the right school for them. Monday-Friday | 8:50am-3:15pm Latest Graduation Rate: 54% TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE
Harlem Renaissance High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Manhattan A supportive, welcoming environment with the Minimum age: 17 years-old 22 East 128 Street goal of students successfully graduating, prepared No credit or regents requirements. New York, NY for postsecondary opportunities such as two (212) 996-3795 or four year colleges, trade schools or military To Apply: Online applications, service. They offer a range of arts courses for followed by an in-person interview. students interested in the visual and performing CBO Provider arts with Marquis Studios and Street Corner Schedule New York City Mission Society Resources as well as internship assignments, Monday-Friday | 8:16am -2:36pm AP English, and community service programs. Night School option available Latest Graduation Rate: 52%
Harvey Milk High School
Populations Served Eligibility is Flexible, Guidelines are: Manhattan Mainly serves LGBTQ students, but welcomes 16 years old: 11-13 Credits 2-10 Astor Place other students 17 years old: 16-19 Credits New York, NY 18 years old: 22-25 Credits 212-477-1555 Overview & Services Provided Regents are preferred, not required CBO Provider Students are chosen on a case by case basis. Schedule Henrick Martin Inst. Staff is extremely supportive and works Monday-Friday extremely hard at engaging students. 8:45am-3:15pm Latest Graduation Rate: 60%
High School for Excellence and Innovation
Overview & Services Provided Manhattan Provide students with an abundance of opportunities for them to exercise student voice and 650 Academy Street choice during their high school experience. By building students' capacity to fully participate New York, NY as community members of their school; they become agents of change who positively (212) 569-1022 affect their homes, communities, and the world. Their belief is that regardless of previous challenges, every student can earn a high school diploma and be prepared to transition to post-secondary training or college to embark on their 21st century career paths. CBO Provider: N/A
Eligibility Requirements: N/A Latest Graduation Rate: 61%
Humanities Preparatory Academy
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Manhattan They provide a diverse student body with an 9th-12th graders, transfer students, 351 West 18 Street alternative, individualized, educational setting and international students accepted. New York, NY that emphasizes participatory democracy, inquiry- No credit or regents requirement (212) 929-4433 based learning, performance-based assessment, and community service. Latest Graduation Rate: 88% CBO Provider: N/A Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:25pm
Independence High School
Overview & Services Provided Manhattan Teaching and learning in a small, caring environment with high academic standards. Our 850 10th Avenue school is dedicated to assisting young adults as they begin to make healthier and more New York, NY successful choices. We offer a rigorous Common Core aligned curriculum infused with (212) 262-8067 the arts and technology. Through enhanced guidance services, an advisor and student CAMBA advocates work with each student and family to achieve academic goals and set CBO Provider: N/A postsecondary plans. Senior internships prepare students for postsecondary opportunities. Latest Graduation Rate: 54% Eligibility Requirements: N/A TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE
Innovation Diploma Plus
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Manhattan Innovation Diploma Plus is committed to 16-21 years old 145 West 84 Street providing students with a college preparatory Completed 1 year of high school New York, NY experience that will assist them with their (212) 724-2039 postsecondary pursuits. Schedule Monday-Friday 8:20am-2:40pm The goal of our school is for every graduate to be CBO Provider: Catholic Student Advisory: Weds. & Thursdays an authentic learner with the analytical and social Charities Alianza Division Open Gym: Wednesdays after Advisory skills needed to excel in our ever-changing world. Latest Graduation Rate: 64%
James Baldwin High School
Overview & Services Provided Populations Served Manhattan Offer’s a tremendous amount of opportunities Great for students who have a history 351 West 18th Street inside and outside of school to obtain credits of truancy, but are seeking to improve. New York, NY The school staff is extremely attentive and (212) 627-2812 continuously works with the students and parents Schedule: to assure that they are succeeding academically. Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:25pm CBO Provider Emphasizes core values, participatory democracy, Alternate schedule on Wednesdays NYC Outward Bound Schools inquiry-based learning, performance-based with Democracy Black and EL Education assessment, and community service. Students can earn up to 21 credits in 1 school year. Latest Graduation Rate: 61%
Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
Overview & Services Provided Populations Served Manhattan Small, safe environment for students to focus New immigrant students in 9th-12th 250 West 18th Street on acquiring English as an additional language grade or students who still require New York, NY while celebrating student diversity. We believe English acquisition. (212) 691-0934 in providing high quality instruction in order to Dedicated to educating students prepare students to become College and Career of diverse cultural and academic CBO Provider: N/A Ready. Provide students and families with after backgrounds, as they transition to the Latest Graduation Rate: 53% school classes, tutoring, activities; and career, American educational system. academic, and personal counseling in order for everyone to reach their potential.
Lower East Side Prep
Overview & Services Provided Manhattan Staff is supportive and the school offers tons of programs, clubs and internships for kids to 145 Stanton Street participate in. There are various elective options for classes. (212) 505-6366 It is worth noting that the school serves an overwhelmingly Asian student population, and [email protected] this can sometimes deter students of other ethnicities from enrolling as initial intake and CBO Provider: N/A interview can feel intimidating. One enrolled, student population will feel kind and caring. Eligibility Requirements: N/A Latest Graduation Rate: 55%
Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Manhattan Offers case management, tutoring, paid 17 to 21 years old 240 2nd Avenue, NY, NY internships, career readiness, leadership Earned at least 10 credits 212-353-2010 development, peer group supports, Passed one Regents exam Schedule: assistance with college application and other ELL or Main Stream student track Day classes: 8:00am-2:20pm post-secondary planning CBO Provider Night classes: 3:11pm-9:30pm Alumni can enroll in 28 week Medical Comprehensive Development Inc. (CDI) Latest Graduation Rate: 56% Assistant training. TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Brooklyn Through collaboration with New York City Mission Ages 16 and up. 985 Rockaway Avenue Society and Single Shepherd, students participate No credit requirement. Brooklyn, NY in real-world experiences that provide challenges, Staff meets with each student to 718-342-6249 knowledge, choice, and positive outcomes. assess if right fit for the school CBO Provider Students engage in learning experiences to improve college and career readiness skills. Youth New York City Mission Society development and leadership play an important Schedule: Monday-Friday and Single Shepherd role as students re-engage in high school. 8:20am-2:40pm Latest Graduation Rate: 67%
Mott Haven Community High School
Overview & Services Provided Bronx Safe, supportive learning environment that gives over-age, under-credited students a fresh 455 Southern Blvd start and empowers them to move forward in a positive direction understanding that they Bronx, NY can learn from their past and are not bound by it. The components that help students (718) 665-8512 progress are an advisory program, mentor program, individualized education plans, and internships. Our students graduate with a high school diploma, prepared for postsecondary CBO Provider: N/A success in college and/or a career in order to become positive leaders in their community. Latest Graduation Rate: 57% Eligibility Requirements: N/A
Murray Hill Academy
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements / Admission Manhattan One of the few schools that accept older for 8th Graders Entering 9th Grade: 111 East 33rd Street students who have a fewer than 8 credits. Students considered through a limited New York, NY unscreened method. Priority admission (212) 696-0195 Eligibility Requirements/Admission for given to students who attend a high MHA Fast Track Program to Graduation: school fair or an information session at CBO Provider: N/A Students must be less than 16 -years-old, have MHA (event attendance is documented) less than 8 credits, and belong to cohort 2013. Latest Graduation Rate: 69% Interview required; counselors and assistant Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:10am-2:20pm principal are selective about who they admit. Mondays at 11:20am: only advisor goal
Professional Pathways High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Brooklyn A Learning to Work (LTW) program that helps Students must be 16 years old and at 3000 Avenue X students build up work skills, as they achieve least one year behind in school Brooklyn, NY 11235 their high school diploma 718-332-6290 Schedule: Latest Graduation Rate: 62% Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:20pm CBO Provider: CAMBA
The Judith S. Kaye High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements: N/A Manhattan Support with academic and personal goals. 321 East 96 Street, NY, NY Schedule: Monday-Friday Workshops, access to tutoring, Regents prep, and (212) 369-1509 extracurricular activities. Develop college and Latest Graduation Rate: N/A career plans for life after high school CBO Provider: N/A TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES OF 50% OR MORE
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
Overview & Services Provided Manhattan Small, personalized educational setting for students interested in a challenging, college- 317 East 67 Street oriented curriculum. Students explore and discuss ideas, conduct research, and debate New York, NY and evaluate information. Inquiry-based classes, community service internships, field trips, and opportunity to take classes from selected colleges are central to the school's program. (212) 570-5284 Students graduate based on performance-based assessment. CBO Provider: N/A Eligibility Requirements: No credit or regent requirements. Students must be able to function in an educational setting that emphasizes independent work and research and commit to participate in educational culture of the school. Latest Graduation Rate: 85% Schedule: M/T/Th/F: 8:30am-3:15pm; Wednesday: students community service sites
Voyages Prep - South Queens
Overview & Services Provided Queens Traditional high school is not right for everyone. As such, we have created a small transfer 156-10 Baisley Boulevard school to serve as an option for students to continue in the pursuit of their educational goals. Queens, NY (718) 276-1946 Populations Served: Students who are over-aged and under-credited and have been unsuccessful in their previous high schools. CBO Provider: N/A
Eligibility Requirements: N/A Latest Graduation Rate: 67%
West Brooklyn Community High School
Overview & Services Provided Populations Served Brooklyn (Sunset Park) Academic Year: Trimester Schedule Over-age, under-credited students 1053 41st Street Total enrollment is no more than 200 Brooklyn, NY 11219 Each class is limited to 20-25 students Eligibility Requirements 718-686-1444 Students can graduate in 2.5 years or less 16-21 years old CBO Provider Completed one year of high school Advocate Counselor provides academic and post- Good Shepherd Services secondary guidance and planning Biweekly progress reports Schedule: Monday-Friday Typically 9:00am-3:15pm College and career readiness, paid internships Daily afterschool supports Latest Graduation Rate: 54% GRADUATION RATES UNDER 50%* TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED BY AGENCIES *As compared to 15-20% graduation rates for this population who do not attend transfer high schools
Jill Chaiftez Transfer High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements: Bronx Very small school that focuses on children who Students ages 16-21 778 Forest Avenue have excessive truancy. Bronx, NY Populations Served: Over-age, The admissions process involves an assessment. 718-402-2429 under-credited students Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm CBO Provider: Bronxworks Latest Graduation Rate: 48%
Liberation Diploma Plus High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements: Brooklyn Total enrollment is no more than 200 and each Students ages 16-21 2865 West 19th Street class is limited to 20-25 students Brooklyn, NY Populations Served: Over-age, under- Students can graduate in 2.5 years or less 718-342-6590 credited students Advocate Counselor provides academic and CBO Provider: JCCA post-secondary guidance and planning. Biweekly Schedule: progress reports. Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:45pm Latest Graduation Rate: 45% Programs include: leadership, employment, and Open for afterschool supports independent living skills development; community service activities; college and career readiness; state-of-the-art hydroponics lab; Junior Citizens Police Academy; basketball
New Visions AIM Charter High Schools
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility/Admissions Requirements Locations: Ensures that over-age, under-credited 15 years old at the time of enrollment New Visions AIM I students graduate from high school, At least one grade behind and have 1150 East New York Avenue, thoroughly prepared to excel academically, completed 7th grade Brooklyn, NY 11212 professionally, and personally. (718) 269-7090 Supports English language learners and Admission by Lottery; newvisions.org/aim1 Preference given to: students with special needs. New Visions AIM II Involved in the juvenile or criminal 1010 Rev James A Polite Ave Supportive, structured learning enviornment justice system Bronx, NY 10459 Latest Graduation Rates: Homeless or in transitional housing (718) 861-7515 Involved in foster care or child New Visions AIM I: 25-29% newvisions.org/aim2 protetive services New Visions AIM II: 12-14% Siblings of current students TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOLS WITH GRADUATION RATES UNDER 50%
North Queens Community High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Queens Academic Year: Trimester Schedule Students ages 16-21 14125 77th Road Flushing, Queens Total enrollment is no more than 200 Populations Served (718) 380-1650 Each class is limited to 20-25 students Over-age, under-credited students Students can graduate in 2.5 years or less CBO Provider: SCO Schedule Advocate Counselor provides academic and Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm post-secondary guidance and planning. Biweekly Latest Graduation Rate: 46% Open for afterschool supports progress reports Enrichment programs including basketball, tutoring supports, LTD, and paid internships
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
Overview & Services Provided Queens School offers a variety of programs and great internship opportunities. 162-02 Hillside Avenue Queens, NY 11432 It is one of the few transfer schools that accepts 15 year old students. (718) 658-2309 This school asks for ongoing parental involvement throughout the year and hosts events throughout the school year in order for parents to be more involved. This can be a problem CBO Provider: N/A for the kids we work with, but the Case Planner or Educational Specialist can be responsible for attending these events. Latest Graduation Rate: 40%
Eligibility Requirements: Students ages 15-21
Research and Service High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility Requirements: Brooklyn Dedicated and supportive staff ensure that Students ages 16-21 1700 Fulton Street students meet all academic expectations and Students with IEP are eligible. Brooklyn, NY are extremely communicative with parents Must have completed 1 year of (718) 804-6800 throughout the semester. high school. No Regents or credit CBO Provider: Offers a Learn to Work program. requirements. Good Shepherd Services To Apply: Student and parent are individually Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm interviewed. Final interview with the Principal. Latest Graduation Rate: 47%
South Brooklyn Community High School
Overview & Services Provided Eligibility & Credit Requirements Brooklyn (Redhook) Academic Year: Trimester Schedule 16-17 years old: 10 credits, 2 Regents 173 Conover Street Total enrollment is no more than 200 (1 Regent exam must be math) Brooklyn, NY Each class is limited to 20-25 students 18-19 years old: 22 credits, 2 Regents 718-237-8902 Students can graduate in 2.5 years or less (1 Regent exam must be math) CBO Provider Advocate Counselor provides academic and Schedule: Good Shepherd Services post-secondary guidance and planning. Biweekly Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:15pm progress reports Open for afterschool supports Latest Graduation Rate: 43% College and career readiness, paid internships School offers 8 period daily schedule. Students can earn at least 18 credits each year