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Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science

Public | 6-12 | 538 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 10, 2012

I'm a recent graduate student in 2011. And I have nothing but nice things to say about the school. The teacher and staff are very hands on with every student and situations. I've been in this school since the 6th grade. And I must say it have a safe environment . The MGI program that they offer is very good as well. I would recommend this school to any parent or student. To add on to the excellence of this school. The students take college class as well as high school classes so they can graduate with a associate degree from hostos community college as well as they high school diploma


Posted October 21, 2009

I graduated in 2008 and I'm very displeased to see that one of the main afterschool programs have been taken away. The Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) was something that all the student looked forward to Jose Encarnacion and Mayra Iglesas were two people who I loved to be around they always made you feel at home away from home. Jose bought culture to the school and Mayra, with her motherly sense, she always encouraged us to do the best we can for ourselves. LPP was a place to go when there no where or no one to go to. they have changed the lives of my friends and I. We are all now attending College. I'm now attending the largest evangelical University in the world studying to become a teacher of Spanish and history. LPP has helped me move one to greater things, and now other wont have that.


Posted September 18, 2009

the school is great for children to express themselves. If you are attending this school you must be high educated and well respectful.i think this is a great school and if you are excepted you are a lucky child. that makes me very lucky:)
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 21, 2005

This school is a great opportunity to enhance childrens's comprehension skills. On the downside, parents need to be more involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2005

This is an amazing school the students all excel academically. The teachers are great and class sizes are resonable. For a school in the south Bronx there is a great diversity. There arent many sports. But plenty of afterschool academic clubs. Parents are very involved in the school. there is a PTA meeting at least once a month.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
18%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
11%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

6 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population67%

Earth Science

All Students40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students72%
Students with disabilities35%
General population77%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students45%
Students with disabilities0%
General population49%

Integrated Algebra

All Students67%
Students with disabilities14%
General population75%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students75%
Students with disabilities46%
General population79%

Physics

All Students50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population50%

Spanish

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students57%
Students with disabilities14%
General population59%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the middle school level. The school received a grade of "B" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 70% 21%
Black 27% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
White 0% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 5%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 92%N/A76%
Female 91%N/A79%
Male 93%N/A71%
Black or African American 86%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 94%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 92%N/A80%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 24%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 41%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 21%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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475 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 518-4330

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