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Academy for Social Action-A College Board School

Public | 6-12 | 425 students

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Posted September 29, 2009

i love this school!it has so many different programs to choose from!


Posted June 12, 2009

the academy for social action is a great school.it gives students the oppurtubties to get a great education where teachers push and engage students in their curriculum.Extracurricular activities are at a high at asa with a developing basketball team because of the small size but other clubs such as build on and broadway junior are among the most popular.The principal ms.simmons knows every student is very open to ideas and clubs if given the proper propasal.Asa is a small safe school with a dedicated group of teachers and principal.The envirment at asa is warm.If you attend the school you may lack the tradtionl highschool experince because their is currently only a 9th and 10th grade.otherwise all other areas are great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2008

This school is grate the teachers the staff the students we couldnt ask for any better then my school ASA
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 4, 2008

The Academy for Social Action is the first College Bord school in Manhattan built around a mission and vison of urban students going to College. The students are exposed to College early last year they visited 10 historical black colleges and participated in several forums. There is strong leadereship and the students enjoy coming to school. In their first year 100% of the 7th graders scored in level 2,3, and 4 on the state english exam. The staff work very hard to engage students and because of the small population every child is known. They even gave parents email accounts to stay up to date with activities and to communicate with the teachers. I am happy that my daughter was accepted.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2008

Hi my daughter was accepted for 9th grade at the academy. She has been so excited about school something that I haven't seen in a=quite sometime. In particular she loves her digital video class because the students create public service announcements and have just completed a documentary on Harlem and all of the changes. The students took pictures and interviews several members of the community. It has given her a new prospective of her community Thanks ASA!
—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.
English Language Arts

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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
37%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
17%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
18%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%
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.

2011

 
 
n/a
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%
Global History and Geography

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

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%
Integrated Algebra

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

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
U.S. History and Government

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%
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 Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

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

Earth Science

All Students56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students59%
Students with disabilities29%
General population66%

French

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

Geometry

All Students47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students52%
Students with disabilities15%
General population63%

Integrated Algebra

All Students45%
Students with disabilities29%
General population50%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students35%
Students with disabilities11%
General population44%

Physics

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

Spanish

All Students69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students58%
Students with disabilities0%
General population70%
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 middle 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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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
Black 63% 19%
Hispanic 36% 21%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 5%N/A7%
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 42%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 17%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 57%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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509 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 234-3102

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