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Marble Hill High School of International Studies

Public | 9-12 | 455 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 10, 2010

I am a graduate of '11 and I believe this is a wonderful school. Yes, there are a lot of projects and strict dress code, but students were informed of this the day of their interview and agreed to the terms so they should not be complaining. There are also those students that claim they hate this school and wish to transfer when they don't really feel that way. Those students don't get along well with one or two teachers/staff and they blame the school for it which isn't fair. Teachers care for the students and are willing to stay late to talk to us and tutor us. There are few extracurricular activities that don't involve Kennedy, but students are allowed to create their own clubs. An amazing school overall.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 28, 2009

Marble Hill is GREAT school. You have to write a lot of essays. Teachers care about student and Mr. Parris keeps students on track and his tough on them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 30, 2009

This is an okay school. Very stressful. But it really prepares you for the future.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 27, 2009

Marble Hill is a great school that keeps the students intrested and in return they do well.The teachers a wonderful and keep intouch with the parents if not by phone by e-mail.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2008

I am a student of marble hill and i do agree thatmarble hill is a great school. Although the school dosen't really have any fun activities. any after school activities are mosty the kennedy teams or things the students are not really interested in. I Hear most of my fellow students complain about how much they can't stand marble hill. A student once wanted o express how he felt about marble hill. How fake it really is. how the teachers and current principal want us to act the opposite of who we are when there are visitors. though marble hill is a school with a high sucess rate and you want your children to be successful you should also make sure they have an enjoyable experience. after all highschool is supposed to be a wondrful time. and when alumini visit they aren't suppose to say to a current student 'good luck.'
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2008

Its a great school i mean it was rated #4 in all nyc public schools. Perfect learning environment with great students and teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%
Earth Science

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

2011

 
 
n/a
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%
Global History and Geography

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

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%
Integrated Algebra

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

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Living Environment

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

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
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 Students22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population22%

Chemistry

All Students35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

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

English

All Students87%
Students with disabilities53%
General population90%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students41%
Students with disabilities25%
General population44%

Global History and Geography

All Students72%
Students with disabilities63%
General population73%

Integrated Algebra

All Students65%
Students with disabilities48%
General population68%

Italian

All Students81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population81%

Living Environment

All Students69%
Students with disabilities43%
General population74%

Physics

All Students54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population54%

Spanish

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

U.S. History and Government

All Students79%
Students with disabilities20%
General population84%
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 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 61% 21%
Black 18% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 8%
White 7% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 39%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 88%N/A76%
Female 89%N/A79%
Male 87%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 81%N/A81%
Black or African American 96%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 87%N/A59%
White 88%N/A86%
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 21%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 33%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 11%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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99 Terrace View Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: (718) 561-0973

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