University Heights Secondary School (07X495)

701 St. Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455, Bronx
Phone: 718-292-0578
Email: hjoseph4@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:45am - 02:39pm
Principal: Hazel Joseph Roseboro
School Website: https://UniversityHeightsHighSchool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/07X495/
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Subway: 2, 5 to Jackson Av
Bus: Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx21, Bx4, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx46, Bx6, Bx6-SBS, M125
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Program Details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) (X96B)
Science & Math

Our STEM program is based on preparing students for college and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. We provide rigorous and hands-on courses in science, technology and math, including robotics, media, history of engineering and inquiry, technology, calculus, computer science, statistics, and more. Qualified students can do an executive apprenticeship in the STEM fields (including medicine and/or science research).

Method:
Screened With Assessment
  • Average Course Grades - 50%
  • Essay - 50%
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on a school-based assessment, and in some cases also their course grades.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
556
570
573
    Grade 12 Students
138
147
133
    Grade 11 Students
135
147
151
    Grade 10 Students
145
137
152
    Grade 9 Students
138
139
137
Avg. Class Size
28.3
25.0
Complaints / Suspensions
13 / 0
7 / 19
9 / 14
Attendance %
93%
93%
Graduation %
100%
100%
99%
College %
88%
88%
81%
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) (X96B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
475 / 56 (8.48)
35 / 14 (2.50)

Offers
558 / 56 (9.96)
73 / 14 (5.21)

Waitlist
587 / 51 (11.51)
57 / 14 (4.07)

Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

Our school feels like a college. We provide a rich and authentic learning environment that is rigorous, college and career focused, family oriented and dedicated to cultivating citizens prepared to constructively participate in the society of their time. Students can earn up to 18 college credits through our partnership with CUNY, and choose from Advanced Placement (AP) courses and electives (stock market, photojournalism, music, creative writing, debate, painting, drawing, dance, business, entrepreneurship, gaming, robotics, model UN, neuroscience, genetics, botany, programming, and more). Students also gain real world experience through internships. Our curriculum fosters independence, critical thinking, and social responsibility. 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.

Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), FutureReadyNYC: Teaching & Training (P-12 Teacher)

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Dress Code, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Programs

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
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Archery, Dance
Clubs
3D Printing, and more., Anime Club, Archery, Arduino Club, Art to Art Broadway Show Program, Arts Connection, Baking Club, Band, Book Club, Bronx FAB Lab, Business and Economics, Careerwise Executive Apprenticeship Program, Chess Club, Columbia University HK Maker Lab Summer Program, Computer Applications in Technology, Computer Science For All, Cycling, Debate Team, Drawing, Dreamyard Dance and Theatre, E-Sports Gaming, Einstein Enrichment Program, Engineering, Fellowship Initiative, First Robotics Class, First Year Seminar, Fordham University STEP Program, Gardening, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Geospatial Program at Bronx Community College, Girls Club Etta Gamma Rho, Girls Write Now, Good Shepherd Life Link Program, Graphic Design, HNN Heights News Network (News Program), Hospital for SPecial Surgery, Karate, Knitting Club, Microsoft IT Academy, Model UN, Music Club, Narrative 4 Ambassadors, National Society of Black Engineers, New York City Urban Debate Team, NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship), Painting, Pencil Partnership, Political Science, Psychology, Questbridge, Read Alliance, Rockefeller University LAB Jumpstart, Rocking the Boat, SAGA, SAT Prep, SEO Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Sociology, STEM Institute at City College, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Summer Bridge, Summer Search, Talent Search (Academic Enrichment Program), Top Teens of America, Upward Bound (College Enrichment Program), Upward Bound Math and Science, Web Design, Workplace Challenge, Writing Center, Yearbook, Young Men United Club
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
Academic Engagement 
  73.77%
Safety 
  85.25%
Bully Prevention 
  80.75%
Inclusivity 
  92.80%
Mental Support 
  75.00%
Environment 
  71.50%
Post-School Support 
  88.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  93.00%
School Satisfaction 
  95.75%
Student Behavior 
  84.38%
Student Support 
  98.86%
School Leadership 
  99.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  97.33%
Instructional Development 
  96.09%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  100.00%
Teacher Support 
  99.71%
Safety 
  100.00%
School Community 
  87.63%
School Leadership 
  100.00%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  20
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  99.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  483
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  500
Postsecondary
2-Year College 8.30%
4-Year College 79.70%
Other Postsecondary 1.50%
Unknown 10.50%

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 47.50%
Female 52.30%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  2.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.40%
Black 30.80%
Hispanic 57.90%
White 2.90%
Other 3.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 37.50%
Hispanic 28.10%
White 28.10%
Other 6.30%

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

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