Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies (09X297)

1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-617-5312
Hours: 8:44am - 3:04pm
School Website: https://www.macsx297.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X297/
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School Leader: Rachel Field Dennis (rfielddennis@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jessica Fernandez (jfernandez36@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Elamy Morales (emorales37@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Christophe Omara (comara@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Christophe Omara (comara@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: James Crisafulli (jcrisafulli@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At MACS our students learn by doing. Our staff builds relationships with students, parents, & community to continuously develop systems that empower the whole student. We put students first by setting high expectations while meeting student needs so they can work collaboratively & think critically to become creative problem-solvers who will lead by example in all endeavors. We implement a series of data-informed, student-centered initiatives, project-based learning, & socio-emotional support structures that use evidence to meet needs and maximize equity for all. Passion, persistence, & knowledge of the whole student flow in & out of these systems as connective threads that encourage high standards & real-world relevance in our practices.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 66%

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Art Club, College and Career Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Extended Day / Lunch Tutoring (All Subjects), Game Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Japanese Club, JROTC, Lego Club, Morning Gym, Music/Recording Studio, National Honor Society, Peer Group Connection, Robotics, Spanish National Honor Society, Sports Club, Student Ambassador
Art
The art program at our school offers students an introduction to the foundations of art with an emphasis on the exploration of a wide range of materials, processes, and techniques. Our courses offer the opportunity to learn how to analyze artworks through critiques and writing, with a focus on learning and using the vocabulary of art. Our school's goal is to focus on real-world skills that are displayed through project-based learning and art projects that allow our students to test those skills. This year we offered a array of courses designed to increase student engagement with the arts and society, as well as real life skills, using Google classroom's digital format and other technological strategies in our curriculum to complement the traditional art techniques that are offered in the classroom. In addition, our students submitted and had artworks accepted in competitions and exhibitions such as PSArt, the Bronx Borough Arts Festival & the ArtsConnection Exhibit "Making Things Happen".
Program Details
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies(X81X)
Project-Based Learning

Students learn by doing at MACS thereby building college-ready skills from the start. All students complete major course projects in all subjects each year and present to panelists and judges. We offer a wide variety of programs to enhance the whole child, including mentoring program recognized by the Obama Admin. Our students enroll in colleges such as Dartmouth, George Washington, Syracuse, Binghamton, Fordham, NYU, St. John's, Hunter, John Jay, Hofstra, Buffalo State, Courtlandt, and many others.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:58 / 98 (0.59)95 / 98 (0.97)
SWD applicants/seats:22 / 25 (0.88)34 / 25 (1.36)
Rank Avg: 6.08
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
404
437
453
    Grade 12 Students
105
114
104
    Grade 11 Students
93
110
113
    Grade 10 Students
94
102
118
    Grade 9 Students
112
111
118
Avg. Class Size
22.5
23.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
15 / 40 / 52
5 / 41 / 43
<5 / 18 / 50
Attendance %
83%
83%
81%
Graduation %
84%
87%
92%
College %
51%
65%
41%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
568 (80) / 123
0
662 (129) / 123
0
689 / 123
180

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.29%
Academic Engagement 
  68.77%
Safety 
  72.50%
Bully Prevention 
  67.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.80%
Mental Support 
  68.56%
Environment 
  67.25%
Post-School Support 
  81.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.80%
School Satisfaction 
  88.50%
Student Behavior 
  59.38%
Student Support 
  93.81%
School Leadership 
  91.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.00%
Instructional Development 
  94.48%
Post-School Support 
  99.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  98.11%
Teacher Support 
  94.43%
Safety 
  96.67%
School Community 
  79.67%
School Leadership 
  96.75%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  98.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  83.30%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.52
Performance Score
  0.47
College Aptitude
CCR
  41.00%
SAT Math
  412
SAT R/W
  433
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.10%
4-Year College 37.50%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Unknown 39.40%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 55.20%
Female 44.10%
Other 0.70%
English Language Learners:
  8.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  30.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  95.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.50%
Black 23.50%
Hispanic 74.80%
White 0.70%
Other 0.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 19.40%
Hispanic 19.40%
White 47.20%
Other 14.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  30.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  20.80%
Students with SC
  2.20%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  5.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  60
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  98.67%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services93 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class18 (90%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services48 (89%)N/A (N/A)6 (11%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy59 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School11 (85%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  64
Regents Gl. Hist.
  70
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.7
ELL Progress
  31

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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