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What’s Special
A chance to graduate with 2 years worth of college credit
The Downside
Limited sports on site; limited space
York Early College Academy, a small school serving grades 6-12, is based on the belief that all students, not just the top performers, can do accelerated work and graduate from high school with credits for up to two years of college work.
The school is doing well. Attendance is strong, and students, parents, and teachers give it high ratings. Most students find the work challenging and feel that their teachers prepare them for the next level, according to the NYC School Survey. City data also indicates that all students improve regardless of where they start. Many middle school students choose to stay for high school.
Middle school students study software engineering, as well as art or drama. By the 8th grade, all students take high school level algebra and biology. To get them ready for the challenge, the school offers extended class time for math throughout the middle school years and additional periods of science in 8th grade.
Starting the summer before 9th grade, students take some classes at York College taught by college professors. By 11th grade, most students spend their days taking classes on the York College Campus for which they earn both high school and college credit.
In the summer before their senior year, students choose a “pre-major” track such as STEM, humanities, health administration, business or aviation. Tutoring, counseling. and small group assistance are provided to help students manage the college-level work.
Students learn Spanish and enjoy field trips that tie into their studies, such as visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for global history, and Central Park for earth science. They also have occasional overnight trips, like to Taconic State Park.
Some students report bullying in the NYC School Survey. To address this, all staff are trained to lead Restorative Justice circles, helping students resolve conflicts and build friendships in any class. Middle school students participate in lessons focused on managing emotions and building positive relationships. Some students also serve as peer mediators.
The middle and high school offer a a range of extra-curricular activities. There are PSAL sports teams for high school students.
York shares its building with two middle schools, JHS 8 Richard Grossley and the Emerson School. They share the cafeteria, gym and auditorium. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, September 2024)
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School Stats
Is this school safe and well-run?
From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey
From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report
How do students perform academically?
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide
Who does this school serve?
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report
From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryYork Early College Academy (Q43A)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL teams
Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Coed PSAL teams
Cricket
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
108-35 167 Street
Queens
NY
11433
Buses: Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q4, Q42, Q5, Q60, Q83, Q84, Q85, X64
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Other Details
This school shares a building with JHS 8 and the Emerson School
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