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Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences

Public | 9-11 | 299 students
 

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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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

5 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%
Global History and Geography

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%
Integrated Algebra

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
8%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%
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.

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Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

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

Earth Science

All Students41%
Students with disabilities20%
General population46%

English

All Students56%
Students with disabilities14%
General population60%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students28%
Students with disabilities17%
General population29%

Global History and Geography

All Students70%
Students with disabilities20%
General population77%

Integrated Algebra

All Students43%
Students with disabilities16%
General population52%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students41%
Students with disabilities15%
General population49%

Physics

All Students8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students52%
Students with disabilities43%
General population56%
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

This school was not given a Progress Report Grade by the NYC Department of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.

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
Black 85% 19%
Hispanic 11% 22%
Asian 2% 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 87%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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School Leader's name
  • Diane Varano

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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