Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (12X446)

1010 Rev. J. A. Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459, Bronx
Phone: 718-518-3050
Hours: 08:39am - 03:08pm
School Website: https://www.schomburgsatellite.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/12X446/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Marsha Vernon (mvernon@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jose Camacho (jcamacho6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Princess Campbell (pcampbell3@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: David Rozon (drozon2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kirsy Duverge (kduverge@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Cesarina Checo Nunez (ccheconunez@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Patricia Chez (pchez@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx is a high school devoted to fostering critical thinkers through authentic, project based learning. We welcome all learners. Whether its through our student led clubs, PSAL sports, or our robust LTW internship program, any student can find a place in our community!

School Budget: View financial budget

Academic Highlights: Newcomer ENL Program, Cohort Specific Seminar Courses, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), Academic Support Class, Project Based Learning

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

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

Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Languages Offered

Mandarin

ELL Programs

Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

Boys PSAL Sports

Basketball

Girls PSAL Sports

Basketball, Volleyball

Co-ed PSAL Sports

Softball

Other Sports

Step

Clubs

Community Garden Restoration Project, DJ Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Incorporated Club, Learning to Work Paid Internship, Technology Field Experience

Programs

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (Y74A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Project-Based Learning

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (AASSAB) is an alternative high school devoted to transforming young minds and lives through project based learning experiences. Our student centered classrooms and rigorous PBAT process, combined with a unique 12 week cycle program, prepares students for college and the 21st Century workforce.

10th Grade seats available

Method:

Transfer

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

	2023-24	2022-23
GE applicants/seats:	16 / 32 (0.50)	10 / 40 (0.25)
SWD applicants/seats:	17 / 8 (2.13)	5 / 10 (0.50)
Rank Avg:	6.16
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist

School Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2023-24

2022-23

2021-22

Total Students Across All Grades

209

170

171

Grade 12 Students

Grade 11 Students

Grade 10 Students

Grade 9 Students

Avg. Class Size

29.5

17.2

Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD

<5 / 27 / 1

5 / 26 / 0

<5 / 19 / 0

Attendance %

Graduation %

26%

College %

Total Applicants / Seats

Total Offers

222 (33) / 40
24

146 (15) / 50
0

121 / 508
15

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

81.29%

Academic Engagement

80.62%

Safety

89.00%

Bully Prevention

82.00%

Inclusivity

94.90%

Mental Support

86.67%

Environment

85.38%

Post-School Support

91.11%

Teacher Responses

Academic Rigor

83.40%

School Satisfaction

92.33%

Student Behavior

64.25%

Student Support

92.67%

School Leadership

86.46%

Instructional Clarity

83.33%

Instructional Development

88.40%

Post-School Support

100.00%

Family Responses

Education

99.67%

Teacher Support

97.86%

Safety

66.67%

School Community

87.67%

School Leadership

99.88%

Post-School Support

99.00%

IEP Support

99.00%

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

Academic Summary & Data (-1-0)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

0.00%

College Aptitude

Postsecondary

Unknown 100.00%

School Demographics (2023-24)

Student Population:

Male 56.90%
Female 43.10%

English Language Learners:

23.90%

Students with Disabilities:

38.30%

Economic Need Index:

0.00%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 1.90%
Black 25.40%
Hispanic 71.30%
White 1.00%
Other 0.40%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Other 100.00%

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 (-1-)

IEP Services

IEP Student Performance

IEP Support

99.00%

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)

Program	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services	68 (94%)	<=5 (?)	<=5 (?)
Special Class	0 (0%)	<=5 (100%)	0 (0%)

Service	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Counseling Services	>5 (88%)	N/A (N/A)	<=5 (12%)
Speech-Language Therapy	25 (100%)	N/A (N/A)	0 (0%)

Transportation	Number Receiving
Curb to School	8 (89%)
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

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