Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies (Closed 2021)

470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 114 students in grades 8-12, Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
≥80%
49%
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(15-16)
≥80%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
2%
1%
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Asian
(15-16)
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
(15-16)
71%
26%
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Black
(15-16)
27%
18%
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White
(15-16)
n/a
44%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
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(15-16)
40-49%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies?
The graduation rate of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies is 40-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies?
114 students attend Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies?
Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies offer ?
Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies part of?
Foreign Language Academy Of Global Studies is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.

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