East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (14K477)

850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-387-2800
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://www.ew-sa.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/14K477/
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School Leader: Rosemary Vega (rvega4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jenny Surita (jsurita4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Stephen Gecewicz (sgecewi@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ileen Ramirez (iramirez@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Anthony Attah Boateng (aattahb@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is grounded in the philosophy and practice of ensuring a nurturing environment wherein the individual academic, social, and emotional development of each student remains as the premise of our existence. Our school community consists of teachers who are unwavering in their dedication to supporting each child in reaching their peak potential, specifically embedded in daily instruction that upholds the essence of concrete learning enrichment, in conjunction with partnerships presenting students with opportunities to further their academic journey through Early College Now immersion. In essence, the leaders of today and tomorrow are made at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy.

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Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 64%

Academic Highlights: Performing Arts Major in Music. Courses available in Music are Percussion, Band, Jazz, Technical Theater, and Guitar. No previous experience necessary., College Level Courses offered on and off site by Long Island University, New York City Tech, and John Jay., iLearnNYC: program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning., Cyber Academy includes Computer Forensics/Cyber Security, and AP Computer Science

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • 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 Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
Other Sports
Basketball, Boxing, Dance, Fitness, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs
Artsmart, Basketball, Civics for All, College Now, Community Service Learning, Conflict Resolution, Cooking Class, Football, Handball, Leadership Program, LGBTQIA club, Mentoring, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball PSAL SPORTS - BOYS Baseball, Volleyball, Wellness Program, Wrestling
Art
For the school year 2023-24, East Williamsburg Scholars Academy offered music, visual arts, theater, guitar, and percussion courses for all students. The Grand Street Campus collaboratively provides the music program for three schools. Its music program is one of the finest not only on the city level but the state level as well. The program consists of four full concert bands, three jazz bands as well as classes in Marching Band, Modern Band and Theater Tech. Students may take a four-year major in music. The Grand Street bands have won awards on both the city and state level. The ARTSmart program provides one-on-one vocal lessons for any interested students.
Program Details
Instrumental Music(K86C)
Performing Arts

This programs offers courses in concert bands, jazz bands, chamber groups and music history which result in a 10-credit sequence. This sequence fulfills the requirements for the Advanced Regents Diploma.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:15 / 55 (0.27)16 / 55 (0.29)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 13 (0.08)5 / 13 (0.38)
Rank Avg: 6.37
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
505
482
410
    Grade 12 Students
111
58
54
    Grade 11 Students
118
115
70
    Grade 10 Students
140
150
112
    Grade 9 Students
136
159
174
Avg. Class Size
24.5
19.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
18 / 23 / 9
<5 / 24 / 12
<5 / 0 / 2
Attendance %
87%
85%
84%
Graduation %
88%
84%
70%
College %
31%
36%
33%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
650 (90) / 234
0
556 (85) / 234
0
568 / 234
85

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 
  73.43%
Academic Engagement 
  70.23%
Safety 
  78.50%
Bully Prevention 
  74.25%
Inclusivity 
  89.80%
Mental Support 
  74.89%
Environment 
  74.13%
Post-School Support 
  82.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.40%
School Satisfaction 
  87.92%
Student Behavior 
  60.75%
Student Support 
  84.43%
School Leadership 
  78.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.67%
Instructional Development 
  80.90%
Post-School Support 
  91.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.44%
Teacher Support 
  79.14%
Safety 
  98.33%
School Community 
  75.11%
School Leadership 
  90.38%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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. %
  91.10%
CC Regents
  54
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.37
Performance Score
  0.33
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.60%
SAT Math
  388
SAT R/W
  397
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.20%
4-Year College 21.60%
Other Postsecondary 2.90%
Unknown 52.30%

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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 56.20%
Female 43.80%
English Language Learners:
  40.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.40%
Black 12.50%
Hispanic 75.80%
White 3.00%
Other 7.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 12.80%
Black 28.20%
Hispanic 23.10%
White 33.30%
Other 2.60%

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
  18.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  15.40%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  90.00%
Has some programs
  10.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  84.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  16.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 Services80 (91%)8 (9%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services34 (72%)N/A (N/A)13 (28%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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
  51
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  49
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  93.5
ELL Progress
  76

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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