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What’s Special

Good support for newly arrived Spanish-speaking students

The Downside

Large building with co-located schools may not appeal to all

Pan American International High School (PAIS) at Monroe, founded in 2008, is part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, which has over 20 years of experience with Spanish-speaking immigrants. The school helps new immigrants learn English and finish high school, offering support in language, culture, and social and emotional well-being. PAIS is known for its safe and orderly environment, enthusiastic teachers, and effective principal. Most students graduate on time.

Many students are older than the typical high school age and arrive with limited or interrupted education. English language support is integrated into every subject, with students using Spanish to aid their learning. Students also take a Spanish native language arts class to improve reading and writing. English and Spanish literacy programs are available before and after school, and on Saturdays. Parents may attend free English language classes. 

The school's grading policy helps students with different education backgrounds. Teens do projects on topics they choose and are required to pass only the ELA and math Regents’ exams. To show their skills in other subjects, they complete written tasks and present them orally. Students who are on track for graduation may participate in internships.

The school partners with Hostos Community College to offer courses for 11th- and 12th graders. Courses are in-person or remote and students may earn both high school and college credit for each one they pass. 

Advisory sessions, held twice a week, help students feel safe, discuss their feelings, and prepare for college and careers. In 12th grade, students take a class on college and career planning, and the full-time college counselor guides students through applications and financial aid. Students in all grades visit at least one college each year. 

The school accepts students who speak Spanish as their first language, have lived in the U.S. for four years or less, and are beginner or intermediate English speakers based on the test that measures English skills for non-native speakers in New York. 

The James Monroe High School Campus houses various schools, including public and charter ones. It also hosts a Young Adult Borough Center with programs for credit recovery and a Beacon Youth program with after-school and weekend activities. Facilities include two gymnasiums, a weight room, two dance rooms, a pool, a science lab, and outdoor fields. PSAL sports teams and a culinary arts program are open to high school students campus-wide. Students pass through metal detectors for security. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and responses to a questionnaire, July 2024) 

 

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School Stats

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

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
93%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
93%
Average daily attendance
 
86%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
44%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
100%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
100%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

332
Number of students
Citywide Average is 617

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
95%
Students with disabilities
 
2%
Multilingual learners
 
93%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
1%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
93%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
18%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
18%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
100%
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
97%
4.1
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 7
102
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 191
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
81%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey, 2022-23 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

Not offered in 2021-21

Computer Science

Not offered in 2021-21

Physics

 
2%

Advanced Foreign Language

 
67%

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
67%

AP/IB Math or Science

Not offered in 2021-21

Music

Not offered in 2021-21
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College Readiness

School
Citywide
How many students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at CUNY without remedial help?
 
37%
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
66%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
27%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college?
 
38%
This shows how well this school supports low-income students to get funding for college.
How many of those TAP recipients made it through college? Learn more
From unpublished, anonymized student-level data for the class of 2016-17 provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), brought to you by
How many students filled out a FAFSA form by the end of their senior year?
 
48%
From the 2022-23 FAFSA data released by Federal Student Aid, brought to you by Visit Understanding FAFSA for help with the FAFSA and financial aid.
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Pan American International High School at Monroe (Y26A)

Admissions Method: Screened: Language

Program Description:

Support for newly arrived Spanish-speaking, English Language Learners.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Spanish Language and Culture, ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball

Girls PSAL teams

Badminton, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

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Contact & Location

Location

1300 Boynton Avenue
Bronx NY 10472

Trains: 6 Line to Elder Av

Buses: Bx11, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, BxM6, Q44-SBS


Contact

Principal: Mary Pollack

Parent Coordinator: Estefania Sosa

Phone: 718-991-7238

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the James Monroe Educational campus with four other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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