College Academy, The (06M462)

549 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040, Manhattan
Phone: 212-342-6110
Hours: 8:10am - 3:20pm
School Website: https://www.thecollegeacademy.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/06M462/
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School Leader: Timothy Sigerson (tsigerson@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Renzo Aliaga (raliaga@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Maynor Paez (mpaez4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Maisha Cadet Duval (mcadet@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Daysi Pereira (dpereira4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Maisha Cadet Duval (mcadet@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The College Academy is a preparatory school dedicated to providing students with rigorous academics and small class sizes. Each student receives personalized attention, guidance, and support to reach their individual post secondary goals. Located on the George Washington Campus in Washington Heights, students have access to Advanced Placement (AP) and College Courses to earn free college credits in their junior and senior year. TCA offers tracks in varied academic areas, with fun, engaging extra-curricular activities, sports, and field trips to support all levels of students in reaching their potential. The goal of TCA is to develop a community of literate, self-reliant, high achieving students who are able to transfer their knowledge and skills to real life situations and are prepared to succeed.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 66%

Academic Highlights: After-School Tutoring, Mentoring programs, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Mid-Winter and Spring Break Programs for Regents Prep and credit accumulation, Saturday Academy, After-School Tutoring, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Uniform

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
PSAL Team
George Washington
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
College Academy, The (06M462)
High School for Health Careers and Sciences (06M468)
High School for Law and Public Service (06M467)
High School for Media and Communications (06M463)
Other Sports
Fitness, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Track
Clubs
and a brand new weight room, and more!, Anime, Art, Band, Big Brother Big Sister, Chess, Choir, coding, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Cycling, Dance, Drama, Film, Flag Football, Football, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Indoor Track, Music, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, Outdoor Track, Peer Mediation, Photography, PSAL Sports including Varsity & JV Baseball, Reading/Book Club, Robotics, Soccer, Softball, STEM club, Student Council, Swimming, Technology & Digital Design, Video Game Club, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yearbook Committee
Art
The College Academy (TCA) elevates students creatively and intellectually to express their ideas in visual and musical form to perceive not only historical contexts, but how it relates to the dynamics of culture in community-based art. The College Academy's visual arts courses range from Art Foundations, Intermediate Art, as well as Advanced Placement 2D Art. In Art Foundations, students learn how to apply the elements of art and principles of design in basic level drawing and design skills, from a large scope of art styles. In Intermediate Art, students are encouraged to use symbolic themes within their work to create deeper meaning. In Advanced Art, the goal is for students to develop their own artistic voice and prepare them to work professionally for the future study of art after high school. Students of all grade levels celebrate their work with two large art shows and seven concerts throughout the school year. In choir, band and our school theater production students rehearse and perform instrumental music, acting and ensemble to be celebrated amongst our school community and parents. It is our ultimate goal at TCA to celebrate and provide a platform of growth through visual and musical arts for all students.
Program Details
College Access for All(M32A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Science & Math

The college preparatory program is an academically rigorous program that infuses a college-going culture throughout all aspects of high school life.

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) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:36 / 47 (0.77)59 / 67 (0.88)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 12 (1.25)29 / 18 (1.61)
Rank Avg: 6.29
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
350
371
329
    Grade 12 Students
51
61
68
    Grade 11 Students
82
72
72
    Grade 10 Students
92
95
70
    Grade 9 Students
125
143
119
Avg. Class Size
21.2
23.2
19.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.6
12.2
11.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
6 / 25 / 0
5 / 13 / 0
Attendance %
85%
83%
Graduation %
95%
87%
College %
72%
58%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
814 (121) / 121
129
588 (113) / 124
152

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 67% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.83%
Academic Engagement 
  71.27%
Safety 
  73.00%
Bully Prevention 
  65.63%
Inclusivity 
  81.09%
Mental Support 
  75.50%
Environment 
  67.36%
Post-School Support 
  82.50%
Teacher Responses 74% responded
Academic Rigor 
  93.50%
School Satisfaction 
  94.13%
Student Behavior 
  79.78%
Student Support 
  94.33%
School Leadership 
  96.60%
Instructional Clarity 
  97.40%
Instructional Development 
  94.50%
Post-School Support 
  94.67%
Family Responses 57% responded
Education 
  92.88%
Teacher Support 
  88.50%
Safety 
  91.33%
School Community 
  70.13%
School Leadership 
  89.90%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
IEP Support 
  94.00%

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. %
  95.80%
CC Regents
  63
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.94
Performance Score
  0.61
College Aptitude
CCR
  39.10%
SAT Math
  401
SAT R/W
  393
Postsecondary
2-Year College 38.30%
4-Year College 40.70%
Other Postsecondary 4.90%
Vocational Program 2.50%
Unknown 13.60%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 56.00%
Female 44.00%
English Language Learners:
  42.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 9.70%
Hispanic 86.90%
White 0.90%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 70.40%
White 22.20%
Other 7.40%

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
  27.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.80%
Students with ICT
  15.60%
Students with SC
  3.50%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  94.00%

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 (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services61 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class15 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services50 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Counseling Services Bilingual6 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy31 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual11 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School15 (94%)
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
  56
Regents Gl. Hist.
  71
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  93.3
ELL Progress
  63

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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