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What’s Special
Cooking lessons to teach English to new immigrants.
The Downside
Discipline problems, poor attendance and low graduation rates
Housed in the Monroe Educational Campus, The High School of World Cultures is designed to teach English to new immigrants, some of whom have had little education in their home countries. Two certified chefs teach cooking, a way to learn work skills while practicing English.
Unfortunately, both teachers and students say there are problems with order and discipline, according to school surveys. Graduation rates are well below the citywide average. Attendance is poor, and about half the students miss more than a month of school, according to Department of Education statistics. There are metal detectors at the entrance of the building. (Clara Hemphill, statistics, July 2018)
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Faculty & Staff
Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Not offered in 2021-21Physics
Not offered in 2021-21Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Not offered in 2021-21Music
College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryHigh School of World Cultures (X09X)
Program Description:
We offer a range of ELL programs, including Dual Language English-Spanish program as well as a traditional free standing English as a New Language program. CTE in Culinary Arts is focused on hands on instruction and demonstrations for the training and skill development involved with the culinary arts. Students are selected through survey and demonstration of intent to complete the required credits.
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Chemistry (Advanced Science), 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: to Elder Av
Buses: Bx11, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, BxM6, Q44-SBS
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This school shares the James Monroe Educational campus with four other schools
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