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Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies

Public | 9-12 | 311 students

 

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Posted August 20, 2009

I am currently a student at Foreign Language Academy of Global Studies and I wouldn't give it a very high rating. It is an okay school but doesn't offer any sports and some teachers are kind of mean. Although some teachers are also pretty nice. Many of the students don't care for their education and the school is housed in a building were the other school have kids who are fresh out of juvenile detention.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 13, 2009

Although FLAGS is a wonderful school when it comes to academics,it is very crowded and not as safe as an average high school should be.We are all (nearly 500 students)crowded onto half a floor and share a school with students who have spacial needs or behavior problem.There are barely any extra circulars and only two AP classes and hardly ever any trips.I feel at FLAGS we miss out on the full high school experience.On the flip side the teachers are wonderful,they are the only thing that makes it worth coming here,sometimes i regret ever coming here...
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 8, 2006

FLAGS High School is a wonderful school! Yes, it is small in size but large in its ability to prepare students for college and adulthood. As a teacher I cannot speak highly enough about the quality of the administration and dedication of my fellow colleagues. I urge you to come and visit FLAGS and see firsthand how a small school is doing a great job educating the leaders and professionals of tomorrow.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 1, 2005

This school is very good in academic studies but after that there comes the question of their extracurricular skills and the question of some teachers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2005

well this high school does not have any extracurricular activities that a normal high school has. this school is small of only one floor and that is in fact a safety hazard. no child should be put into those circumstances.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

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

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%
Earth Science

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%
Global History and Geography

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

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%
Integrated Algebra

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

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
U.S. History and Government

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

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. 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 Students26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population26%

Chemistry

All Students61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students20%
Students with disabilities20%
General population20%

English

All Students62%
Students with disabilities24%
General population69%

French

All Students86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population86%

Geometry

All Students17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students26%
Students with disabilities20%
General population28%

Integrated Algebra

All Students34%
Students with disabilities29%
General population34%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students57%
Students with disabilities29%
General population59%

Physics

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Spanish

All Students93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students53%
Students with disabilities16%
General population59%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. 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 "C" 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 70% 22%
Black 26% 19%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
White 1% 49%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 194%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 211%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 74%N/A76%
Female 73%N/A79%
Male 76%N/A71%
Hispanic or Latino 73%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 73%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 82%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 77%N/A56%
General-Education students 73%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 34%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 40%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 18%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Leba Collins-Augone

Resources

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
Phone: (718) 585-4024

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