James Baldwin School, The (02M313)

351 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011, Manhattan
Phone: 212-627-2812
Hours: -
School Website: https://www.thejamesbaldwinschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M313/
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School Leader: Melissa Jacobs (mjacobs26@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Domenica A Torres Caballer (dtorrescaballero@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kelly Brown (kbrown29@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kelly Brown (kbrown29@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tanell Pendleton (tpendleton4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Houdda Balouch (hbalouch@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

It is our objective at the James Baldwin School to support all students to find their voice and to speak knowledgeably and thoughtfully on issues that concern their school and their world. Additionally, we aim to provide a haven for students who may have previously experienced school as unresponsive to their needs as individuals. We aid students in this endeavor by personalizing our learning situations; by democratizing and humanizing the school environment; and by creating a “talking culture” — an atmosphere of intellectual and emotionally-aware discourse among students and faculty.

School Budget: View financial budget

Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

  • Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (College Course [Uncredited])
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs
& Transgender Community Center., American Museum of Natural History, Bisexual, Gay, High Line Climate Art, Hudson River Sailing, Integral Yoga Institute, NYU Law, Opening Act, Possibility Project, Project Rousseau, Take Two Film Academy, TEU at Barnard College, The Cipher Group, The Lesbian, Trans Boxing
Programs
The James Baldwin School(A41A)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:11 / 20 (0.55)16 / 20 (0.80)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 5 (0.60)1 / 5 (0.20)
Rank Avg: 6.04
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
148
144
161
    Grade 12 Students
37
41
62
    Grade 11 Students
24
25
16
    Grade 10 Students
60
60
57
    Grade 9 Students
27
18
26
Avg. Class Size
21.3
14.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 14 / 1
<5 / 37 / 1
<5 / 14 / 1
Attendance %
Graduation %
39%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
71 (14) / 25
0
69 (17) / 25
0
64 / 25
21
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.29%
Academic Engagement 
  75.62%
Safety 
  82.75%
Bully Prevention 
  81.63%
Inclusivity 
  92.30%
Mental Support 
  85.00%
Environment 
  81.75%
Post-School Support 
  92.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  87.20%
School Satisfaction 
  97.67%
Student Behavior 
  67.13%
Student Support 
  97.00%
School Leadership 
  95.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.00%
Instructional Development 
  95.80%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  96.89%
Teacher Support 
  88.86%
Safety 
  98.00%
School Community 
  79.56%
School Leadership 
  97.38%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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 45.30%
Female 54.70%
English Language Learners:
  6.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  35.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.40%
Black 39.90%
Hispanic 52.00%
White 2.00%
Other 2.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%
IEP Statistics (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services50 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services38 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy26 (79%)N/A (N/A)7 (21%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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

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