It Takes a Village Academy (18K563)

5800 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-629-2307
Hours: 08:00am - 02:20pm
School Website: https://www.itavabrooklyn.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/18K563/
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School Leader: Marissa Olivieri (molivieri2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jermiah Bryant (jbryant13@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Candice Fagan (cfagan2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Candice Fagan (cfagan2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Farah Beaubrun (fbeaubrun@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

It Takes A Village Academy (ITAVA) is committed to ensuring that all students graduate with the academic, social and technological skills necessary to achieve college and career success. In keeping with our five core values – communication, character, critical thinking, citizenship and care - all students become proficient in 21st Century skills and participate in SEL and leadership activities focused on character development, Restorative Practices, Mindset shift, College and Career Access and Community Building. Our diverse student and staff population ensures that we celebrate culture and embed culturally-responsive practices into daily instruction. As a FutureReadyNYC and CareerWise Modern Youth Apprentice school, with a focus on Business and Finance, we are committed to ensuring that all of our students get the experience, knowledge and support they need to transition to college and career pathways ahead of graduating from high school. All ITAVA students receive Career-Connected instruction and Work-Based Learning, earn Early College Credits & Credentials, as well as receive Individualized Advising and participate in Financial Literacy classes. Our school is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Business - one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. We’ll prepare you for work in any field, not just business. Students will explore a range of careers, acquire 21st century employability skills including financial literacy, earn paid work- based learning opportunities and early college credits and credentials, engage in 1-1 advising and will graduate prepared for college and/or careers in NYCs growing business industry. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations), College Courses: ITAVA students have an opportunity to earn up to 24 college credits through Monroe College, Brooklyn College and Kingsborough College, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Advanced Courses Offered

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Dress Code, FutureReadyNYC School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP English Language and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
Art, Conservation Club, Cosmetology, Extended School day for Credit Recovery, Gaming Club, Multicultural Club, Peer Mediation, Robotics, Saturday Academy for Regents Prep, Student Government, Weightlifting
Art
The theater arts program at It Takes a Village Academy is focused on student exploration of artistic expression, community, and communication. Students use studio art for self expression. Goals: Through classes students will gain knowledge and experience in the arts while strengthening their communication skills and building upon school culture. Future plan: Students attend performances (i.e., Broadway, off Broadway, etc.); inviting groups to perform for our students; and providing teaching artist workshops for students and parents.
Program Details
Cybersecurity(L36C)
Health Professions

Our program focuses on training students in Computer Science and Technology Applications, Cybersecurity and technical skills. It’s designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. This program allows for analysts to work with writing code, and understanding JavaScript, Python and Cisco. Students engage in creative, problem- solving and critical thinking skills. This program prepares our students for success in college and career.

10th Grade seats available

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:6 / 22 (0.27)24 / 22 (1.09)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 5 (0.40)1 / 5 (0.20)
Rank Avg: 7.21
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
265
313
372
    Grade 12 Students
86
116
121
    Grade 11 Students
64
78
114
    Grade 10 Students
67
67
65
    Grade 9 Students
48
52
72
Avg. Class Size
16.9
16.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
5 / 22 / 0
6 / 37 / 2
6 / 28 / 0
Attendance %
83%
86%
82%
Graduation %
88%
81%
79%
College %
48%
52%
57%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
353 (23) / 135
0
397 (53) / 162
0
558 / 162
70
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  66.14%
Academic Engagement 
  60.85%
Safety 
  69.75%
Bully Prevention 
  60.88%
Inclusivity 
  80.00%
Mental Support 
  60.44%
Environment 
  64.63%
Post-School Support 
  74.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  88.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.08%
Student Behavior 
  80.00%
Student Support 
  90.29%
School Leadership 
  89.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.00%
Instructional Development 
  86.53%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  86.00%
Teacher Support 
  93.14%
Safety 
  91.33%
School Community 
  77.78%
School Leadership 
  91.00%
Post-School Support 
  81.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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. %
  88.60%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  58
Impact Score
  0.35
Performance Score
  0.42
College Aptitude
CCR
  37.50%
SAT Math
  393
SAT R/W
  412
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.00%
4-Year College 30.20%
Other Postsecondary 2.20%
Unknown 39.60%

View Full Academic Data:

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 64.50%
Female 35.50%
English Language Learners:
  23.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  80.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.80%
Black 79.60%
Hispanic 10.90%
White 4.90%
Other 3.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 73.10%
Other 26.90%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  9.10%
Students with SC
  5.70%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents Algebra I
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  93.8
IEP Movement
Excellent
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services30 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class20 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Occupational Therapy7 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy21 (100%)N/A (N/A)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
  54
Regents Gl. Hist.
  54
Regents Algebra I
  67
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90
ELL Progress
  80
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