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College Academy, The
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Manhattan NY
Our Insights
What’s Special
Large campus perks include a pool and sports teams
The Downside
Discipline and order are a work in progress
Housed in the George Washington High School complex, the College Academy offers a dual language Spanish program in addition to a regular high school curriculum. Students have access to the campus sports fields and swimming pool. The five schools in the building share other resources such as Advanced Placement classes.
The College Academy has a long ways to go to live up to its name, however. Only a little more than half the students graduate on time and few are ready for college-level work.
Principal Timothy Sigerson took the helm in 2017. Under his leadership, there are signs of positive change. The comprehensive educational plan says teachers in all classes are working to boost reading, writing and speaking skills. Most teachers are experienced and effective, according to school reports. Students get extra help after school and on Saturdays.
The tone at the school still needs work. Roughly half the students miss a month or more of school. Teachers say discipline and order is poor. Some students complain of bullying.
The campus has a well-kept track and football field. The school offers a range of theater and dance clubs. Students must pass through metal detectors. The school website has a video that allows a peek inside the school.
Admissions: Students are admitted according to the educational option formula designed to ensure a mix of low, average and high achieving students. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and DOE data, December 2018)
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School Stats
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How do students perform academically?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Who does this school serve?
From 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
From 2020 School Directories
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Programs & Admissions
From the 2021 High School Directory
Program Description:
The college preparatory program is an academically rigorous program that infuses a college-going culture throughout all aspects of high school life.
Program Description:
Dual Language programs are designed to integrate English Language Learners with English-proficient students to receive content instruction in English and a target language.
Academics
Language Courses
Spanish
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP Psychology, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Drawing, AP United States History, AP Calculus AB, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Biology, AP English Literature and Composition, AP English Language and Composition, AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Sports
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
to 191st St; 
to 190th St
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Other Details
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