Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
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(718)542-2700
- Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx serves 118 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx's student population of 118 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 118 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1607 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 26% |
| Black | 46% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 6-9% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #12 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx is Bronx Regional High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bronx Lighthouse Charter School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Academy Of The Arts (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
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- Bronx Bronx Regional High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 185 students
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Bronx, NY 10459
(718)991-2020 0.0 9-12 185 - Bronx Roads Charter School Ii Charter School
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1010 Rev James Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718)861-7515 0.0 9-12 198 - Bronx Academy Of The Arts Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
0.1 miles
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718)860-3401 0.1 PK-5 284 - Bronx Bronx Lighthouse Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 670 students
0.1 miles
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646)915-0025 0.1 K-12 670 - Bronx P.S. 333 Museum School Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
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888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718)860-3313 0.1 PK-5 409
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