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What’s Special

Lots of hands-on projects and technology

The Downside

Graduation rate needs to improve

At East Bronx Academy for the Future (EBA), a combined middle and high school, lessons are infused with lots of hands-on projects and technology.

Founded in 2004 by Principal Sarah Scrogin, EBA is housed in contemporary building located in a congested, commercial neighborhood. Elevated train tracks pass within feet of the school's soundproof windows. Inside, modern science labs and clean, brightly-lit hallways make for a pleasant learning space. Facilities include a library, dining hall, and multi-purpose room where physical education is held. There is no gymnasium. The school does not share the building with any other schools.

Many students begin school performing below grade level and the school's overall graduation and college readiness rates lag behind the citywide average. One positive exception: most English language learners graduate on-time and at rate that's better than the citywide average.

The school has adopted a restorative justice program, which aims to minimize suspension and promote positive behavior among students through conversation, reflection and corrective action. In addition to an advisory program that helps keep students on track with their academics, teachers lead “circles,” which are small student groups that focus on building trust and addressing problems before they escalate.

East Bronx Academy gets support from Phipps Neighborhoods, a community organization that provides after-school activities for students in all grades and family support services.

Hgh school students may participate in PSAL sports.

SPECIAL EDUCATION: The school offers ICT (integrated co-teaching) and self-contained classes. There are also dedicated English classes for English language learners. (Laura Zingmond, web reports, December 2018)

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average
Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2020-21 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
78%
81% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
50%
52% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
92%
78% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
2%
2% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
79%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
18.2

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
21%
42% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
29%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
80%
60% Citywide Average
How many students graduate in 4 years?
85%
91% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
611
Asian
2%
Black
22%
Hispanic
70%
White
1%
Other
6%
Free or reduced priced lunch
91%
Students with disabilities
31%
English language learners
16%

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
80%
86% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
63%
45% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

Uniforms required?
No

How does this school serve special populations?

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
81%
85% Citywide Average
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
83%
80% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
7% Citywide Average
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

East Bronx Academy for the Future (X83X)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

French, Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Tennis

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Contact & Location

Location

1716 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10460

Trains: 2 Line, 5 Line to 174th St

Buses: Bx11, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx35, Bx36


Contact

Principal: Sarah Scrogin

Parent Coordinator: Marilyn Johnson

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? No

This school is in its own building.

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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