2016 DOE High School Programs

01M292

International Studies

M46X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

170

2 per seat

01M448

University Neighborhood High School

An interdisciplinary, project-based program, with advisories, art and music electives, community service requirements and learning centers.

M35A

Science & Math

Ed. Opt.

80

353

4 per seat

10

38

4 per seat

01M448

Bilingual Mandarin

Students with limited English are taught by bilingual Mandarin speaking teachers in all core subjects and get extra support during Academic Intervention Services (AIS).

M35B

Business

Screened: Language

20

17

1 per seat

20

2

-

01M448

University Neighborhood Early College

University Neighborhood Early College (UNEC) is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in business. UNEC provides rigorous curriculum with individualized academic supports, enabling students to earn a High School diploma and up to 24 college credits through City University of New York (CUNY) Baruch College within 4 years.

M35C

Business

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

25

126

5 per seat

10

12

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview including writing and problem-solving exercise

01M450

East Side Community

Rigorous curriculum in all academic areas; students are challenged to apply what they have learned in creative ways to complete engaging projects. Outstanding art, photography, dance, choir, and music production classes.

M58A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

90

1284

14 per seat

10

74

7 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Contact school for more information regarding additional criteria

01M509

Marta Valle High School

Includes course offerings in Digital Photography, Web Design; Visual, Performing and Culinary Arts, Video, Music Engineering.

M27A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

120

229

2 per seat

10

New Program

01M539

Science, Technology and Math Institute

Technology woven throughout the curriculum and school infrastructure; use of technological tools to collaborate, conduct research and explore mathematical and scientific phenomena.

M29A

Science & Math

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

160

2995

19 per seat

10

162

16 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

On-site test: see website for dates and registration

01M696

Early College

M51A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

160

3060

19 per seat

10

152

15 per seat

Attendance

Math/Writing Assessment

Interview: Please contact the school for more information.

02M047

English/American Sign Language Dual Language Environment

Students partake in a 4 year ASL program graduating with a proficiency in the language.

M54A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Scores 75-100

Review

Review

69

225

3 per seat

8

6

1 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview

02M135

The Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management

M28A

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

108

278

3 per seat

02M139

Building Arts & Historic Preservation

M18A

Architecture

Limited Unscreened

108

516

5 per seat

5

26

5 per seat

02M260

M.S. 260 Clinton School Writers & Artists

M64A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

81

1073

13 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

On-site Writing exercise – please see website for more information. 

02M280

Manhattan Early College School for Advertising

M73A

Communications

Limited Unscreened

81

724

9 per seat

5

5

1 per seat

02M282

Urban Assembly Maker Academy

M61A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

437

4 per seat

5

2

-

02M288

Food and Finance High School

Focuses on Culinary Arts in cooking and baking and the financial aspects related to the industry.

M34X

Culinary Arts

Limited Unscreened

108

2510

23 per seat

5

100

20 per seat

02M294

Essex Street Academy

M37X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

81

1341

17 per seat

10

85

9 per seat

02M296

High School of Hospitality Management

Regents-based courses and a 12-unit sequence in hospitality management in which students earn 5 industry certifications.

M36X

Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

Limited Unscreened

108

792

7 per seat

02M298

PACE High School

Core curricular subjects in Math, Science, English, Spanish and Social Studies meet 300 minutes a week; Project-based units.

M38X

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

150

4614

31 per seat

02M300

Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction

M44X

Architecture

Limited Unscreened

108

421

4 per seat

02M303

The Facing History School

M02R

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

108

488

5 per seat

02M305

The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law

M65R

Law & Government

Limited Unscreened

81

644

8 per seat

7

25

4 per seat

02M308

Lower Manhattan Arts Academy

M05R

Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Limited Unscreened

88

1201

14 per seat

5

71

14 per seat

02M316

The Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women

M63R

Business

Limited Unscreened

108

369

3 per seat

10

25

3 per seat

02M374

Fine & Visual Arts

Studio drawing and painting, mixed-media arts, photography, fashion design, art history, internships at NYC galleries

M66A

Visual Art & Design

Audition

Prepare a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original work. Include examples of observational drawings. Complete up to three drawing assignments at the audition. Check school’s website for examples. They may include: the human figure, and drawing from observation or imagination.

64

441

7 per seat

5

16

3 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

02M374

Performing Arts

Includes drama, dance, technical theater, music and NYC internships in theaters

M66B

Performing Arts

Audition

Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an on-demand dramatic or movement activity (e.g. impromptu reading from provided script or improvisation). Wear attire that allows free movement.

64

375

6 per seat

5

20

4 per seat

Note that program offers common audition components.

02M374

Capstone Scholars

College readiness program that exposes students to AP Courses throughout their 4-year high school tenure. Students select courses in English, History, Math, and Science and complete AP exams to earn between 15-30 college credits. Scholars will complete a four-year study of Visual Arts or Performing Arts. In the twelfth grade, students have the opportunity to apply for a “capstone” or internship in the Arts Field.

M66I

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Review

Review

32

101

3 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

On-site Math exercise

02M376

NYC iSchool

M52A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

118

3002

25 per seat

5

107

21 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Online admissions activity: Please visit www.nycischool.org for the activity.

02M392

Manhattan Business Academy

A12A

Business

Limited Unscreened

108

1527

14 per seat

8

New Program

02M393

The Business of Sports School

A14A

Business

Limited Unscreened

124

1776

14 per seat

5

69

14 per seat

02M399

High School for Language and Diplomacy

A11A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

134

334

3 per seat

10

45

5 per seat

02M400

Environmental Studies

Interdisciplinary program emphasizing environmental studies: the natural environment, the urban environment and environmental ethics. Students are expected to engage in research, environmental projects and internships and complete a senior thesis.

M41C

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

270

2498

9 per seat

20

163

8 per seat

02M400

Honors Academy

Mathematics and science research, work in university laboratories.

M41D

Environmental Science

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

30

953

32 per seat

10

55

6 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

02M407

Institute for Collaborative Education

Humanities (History & Literature), Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Spanish, Arts & Electives.

M82A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

54

1168

22 per seat

Interview

Writing sample

02M408

Musical Theatre

Students receive pre-conservatory training in vocal music, dance and acting. All first and second year students participate in an annual musical theater concert. All third and fourth year students perform in an end-of-year main-stage musical production.

M81H

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Each applicant will be required to act, sing and dance at this audition. Please prepare the following: Acting: Present a one-minute memorized monologue (comedic or dramatic) from a published play. Singing: Present 32 bars of a memorized Broadway song (age-appropriate) - an accompanist will be provided, so bring sheet music in the appropriate key. Dancing: Be prepared to learn a short theater dance combination - please wear clothing that allows for freedom of movement, as well as jazz shoes or sneakers.

20

282

14 per seat

5

18

4 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

02M408

Drama

Built around the core values: excellence, engagement and empathy. Students take two hours of conservatory-style class daily in acting, movement/devising, voice & speech and theater studies. Each grade also participates in supplementary performance projects including classics, new play commissions and student-created work. Goal is to develop exemplary artists who are equally engaged citizens.

M81J

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Prepare two contrasting monologues (one minute each), for example: dramatic/comedic, classical/contemporary, published/original, or theater/film. Choose characters close to your age or life experience, decide who your characters are talking to and why, and completely memorize both pieces.

22

474

22 per seat

5

54

11 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

02M408

Classical Vocal Music

Classical Vocal Music students attend conservatory classes in vocal technique, sight reading, musicianship, ear training and ensemble singing. Students study an extensive vocal repertory, music history, theory, performance technique and movement for singers. Students participate in ensemble and solo performances throughout the year.

M81K

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Present a memorized classical music selection. The song must demonstrate vocal skills and ability. Classical selections can be found in either "Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias" or "The Art Song Anthology." Do not present rock, pop, gospel, country, musical theater, Disney or contemporary music. You must bring sheet music for your song to the audition; an accompanist will be provided. Vocal musicianship (the ability to sing scales, sing a cappella, etc.) will be tested at the audition.

25

369

15 per seat

5

35

7 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

02M439

Manhattan Village Academy

Rigorous core curriculum based on four years of Math, Science, English and History.

M94A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 2.0-4.5

Levels 2.0-4.5

100

3282

33 per seat

6

145

24 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Demonstrated interest: school visit

02M408

Dance

In partnership with The Ailey School, students follow a course of study with a foundation in ballet and classes in Horton technique, modern (Graham-based), jazz and West African dance.

M81N

Performing Arts

Audition

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Review

Participate in an Ailey School master class that includes ballet, modern and jazz techniques. Female applicants must wear a leotard, footless or convertible tights and ballet shoes. Males should wear a fitted t-shirt, black leggings or black tights, a dance belt and ballet shoes. No prepared solo is necessary.

35

511

15 per seat

5

47

9 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

02M411

Baruch College

Comprehensive interdisciplinary liberal arts program.

M87A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Review

Review

111

5182

47 per seat

5

370

74 per seat

Attendance

Writing sample: should be submitted at www.bcchsnyc.net/admissions. Writing sample topic is detailed on the website.

02M412

College Prep

Collaborative work and interdisciplinary projects; all courses are Honors or AP.

M74A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Levels 2.5-4.5

Levels 2.5-4.5

130

2889

22 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

02M507

UA Gateway

A23A

Computer Science & Technology

Limited Unscreened

108

1390

13 per seat

02M413

School of the Future

M83A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 2.5-4.5

108

1518

14 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview with review of student portfolio: Visit www.sof.edu, select Admissions, Entering 9th Grade; download the interview request form and follow instructions.

02M414

NYC Museum School

M85A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Scores 80-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

124

2515

20 per seat

5

166

33 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

02M416

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

A program incorporating the arts and technology as essential components of learning.

M21A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Levels 3.0-4.5

Levels 3.0-4.5

125

5376

43 per seat

12

334

28 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Course grade in Language other than English

02M418

Millennium High School

Comprehensive interdisciplinary liberal arts program with many opportunities for honors and AP courses. Thesis papers in grades 10, 11 and 12.

M25A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Screened

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

Scores 90-100

150

4323

29 per seat

10

326

33 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Foreign language course grade

Writing exercise: Please contact the school for more information

02M419

Landmark High School

Academic Portfolio-based Assessment.

M91A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

100

682

7 per seat

10

44

4 per seat

02M420

Medical Science & Research

A three year program, offered starting in tenth grade in partnership with SUNY Albany, focusing on Scientific Research under the mentorship of professionals at partner facilities, internships and preparation for Intel Expo; Students can earn up to 12 college credits.

M70A

Health Professions

Screened

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Scores 85-100

Review

Review

187

1634

9 per seat

16

142

9 per seat

Attendance and Punctuality

Interview: We interview for our screened program at the fall Open Houses.

02M420

Medical Technology and College Preparatory

Emphasis on the basic sciences; hands-on laboratory work using state-of-the-art equipment and computer research in laboratory analyses in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and maintenance of health.

M70B

Health Professions

Ed. Opt.

255

2259

9 per seat

34

143

4 per seat

02M422

Quest to Learn Upper School

A25A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Limited Unscreened

100

994

10 per seat

02M425

Leadership and Public Service

Students complete a sequence of courses and activities in Law, Leadership and Public Policy; Syracuse University Summer College and Syracuse University Project Advance.

M76A

Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Ed. Opt.

198

688

4 per seat

10

New Program