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What’s Special
Strong college-going support and arts
The Downside
Small building with limited space for sports
Eximius Preparatory Academy embodies its Latin name, meaning "most excellent." The school is safe and well-run, graduating most students on time, including nearly one-fourth with disabilities. Eximius prepares students well for college, helping many be the first in their families to attend. The school also offers creative opportunities, from pottery and theater productions to dance and spoken word poetry.
Every class focuses on speaking and listening skills with peers, while students also learn to annotate texts and cite evidence. Teachers often ask students why lessons are important, helping them see how their studies connect to real life. Each unit includes hands-on projects to apply what they've learned.
For teens who need extra help with reading and writing, support is available through the structured Writing Revolution program, and after-school tutoring. Advanced students can take Advanced Placement classes, and college courses for free on the Lehman College Campus. The Spanish Honor Society recognizes students who excel in Spanish.
The school offers visual arts for all grades, including drawing, painting, art history, and 3D design with materials like plaster and clay. A kiln is available for pottery. Students must complete three community service projects yearly, like working at a soup kitchen or in a coat drive. Clubs include chess, spoken word poetry, dance, and photography. The school produces one musical and one play each year.
The school has a uniform policy with regular checks to ensure students adapt. Teachers foster a positive culture and offer social-emotional support with events like, “Defining Empathy,” plus one-one and small group support.
Eximius staff work to find appropriate and affordable college options. Students can visit the University of Vermont and attend workshops to prepare for fall college applications, with most who are accepted receiving full financial aid. The Charles Hayden Foundation's Summer Bridge program prepares incoming 9th graders for high school, while CFES (College for Every Student) offers mentorship and training. Students create a four-year portfolio focused on college, career, and civic readiness. The Hayden Foundation also provides scholarships for pre-college programs at schools like Syracuse, Skidmore, and NYU.
The school has a historic feel with traditional red brick and large windows for natural light. It has a gymnasium, cafeteria and an arts studio. However, the gym is small, and PSAL sports options are few. Students may join teams at nearby schools. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, September 2024)
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Physics
Not offered in 2021-21Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryEximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (X03R)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Coed PSAL teams
Stunt
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Contact & Location
Location
1363 Fulton Avenue
Bronx
NY
10456
Buses: Bx11, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS
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This school shares a building with the Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics
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