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Astor Collegiate Academy

Public | 9-12 | 497 students

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Posted March 6, 2010

I am a graduate of this school (Class of 2009) .This school is a great place to learn because the classes are smaller and they actually take the time out to help u if u really need it like Mr.Harrits, Ms.Feeney, Mr.Zellen,Ms.Dent,Ms.Hummel,and also Ms.Garon to name a few but all the teachers are a big help to keep the children focused. I really enjoyed my stay they also stay on top of you not just teachers but, the administration like Mr.Clausi (even though he isnt with them anymore),the principal Mrs.Rose Lobianco ..... Go guys I love you this is from a former student .... Tiara M. Johnson


Posted October 22, 2008

i am a guidence councler here and the school is great columbus just gets a bag rep by people who have never even been here if you have a child that will or might be attending any of these little schools here they will do great and the school is very safe
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

I would say this school really reflects the students. Which is good because to me this school is a nice school with nice students, and very good curriculum.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%
Earth Science

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

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%
Global History and Geography

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

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%
Integrated Algebra

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

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
U.S. History and Government

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

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%
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 Students40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population40%

Chemistry

All Students18%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population18%

Earth Science

All Students38%
Students with disabilities11%
General population41%

English

All Students66%
Students with disabilities27%
General population72%

French

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

Geometry

All Students37%
Students with disabilities17%
General population39%

Global History and Geography

All Students33%
Students with disabilities21%
General population35%

Integrated Algebra

All Students46%
Students with disabilities21%
General population54%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students45%
Students with disabilities13%
General population53%

Physics

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

Spanish

All Students95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students53%
Students with disabilities28%
General population57%
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 "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

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 43% 21%
Black 42% 19%
White 11% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
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 79%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 8%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 85%N/A76%
Female 89%N/A79%
Male 81%N/A71%
Black or African American 88%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 82%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 83%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 82%N/A56%
General-Education students 86%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 44%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 20%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 13%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Phone: (718) 944-3419

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