Women's Academy of Excellence (08X282)

456 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10473, Bronx
Phone: 718-542-0740
Email: fsolcruz2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 02:35pm
Principal: Arnette Crocker
School Website: https://www.thewae.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X282/
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Bus: Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5
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Program Details
Women's Academy of Excellence (Y01T)
Science & Math

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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
165
167
195
    Grade 12 Students
27
48
47
    Grade 11 Students
50
34
67
    Grade 10 Students
51
48
36
    Grade 9 Students
37
37
45
Avg. Class Size
15.8
15.1
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
5 / 16
<5 / 36
Attendance %
84%
82%
Graduation %
84%
80%
72%
College %
53%
45%
51%
Women's Academy of Excellence (Y01T)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
20 / 86 (0.23)
7 / 22 (0.32)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
20 / 86 (0.23)
5 / 22 (0.23)

Offers - Waitlist
24 / 84 (0.29)
7 / 24 (0.29)

Offers
About the School

The Women's Academy of Excellence is an all-girls public high school, serving grades 9-12. Our mission is to create a community of lifelong learners, to nurture the intellectual curiosity and creativity of the scholars, and to empower them as young women. The school community seeks to cultivate a dynamic, participatory learning environment that enables scholars to achieve academic success on many levels, specifically in the fields of math, science, and civic responsibility. The scholars are exposed to a challenging curriculum that supports them in becoming college and career ready. The young ladies are encouraged to become leaders within their communities and to use their voices for positive change. Our motto: GIRLS MATTER! Instagram: @waebronx Youtube: Women's Academy of Excellence Facebook Page: Women's Academy of Excellence. 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. 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 Program (Paid Apprenticeships & College Credit Classes), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Student Parent Orientation, Uniform

School Features:

  • Female Only School
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Chemistry, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Softball, Step, Track, Volleyball
Clubs
ACE IT Peer Tutoring, Ambassadors Club, Gem 2 Diamonds Club, Girls Who Code, Instructional Student Leadership Team (ISLT), Montefiore Internship Program, My Sister's Keeper Club, School Public Relations Team (WAE News), Student Council, We Can Play Too
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Other Exhibits (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  65.29%
Academic Engagement 
  53.46%
Safety 
  71.00%
Bully Prevention 
  61.38%
Inclusivity 
  80.20%
Mental Support 
  56.00%
Environment 
  58.38%
Post-School Support 
  76.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  87.60%
School Satisfaction 
  82.17%
Student Behavior 
  70.75%
Student Support 
  96.52%
School Leadership 
  91.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.00%
Instructional Development 
  88.70%
Post-School Support 
  96.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  82.22%
Teacher Support 
  84.57%
Safety 
  88.33%
School Community 
  76.11%
School Leadership 
  90.13%
Post-School Support 
  83.00%
IEP Support 
  76.00%

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. %
  84.20%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  42
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  42
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  78.90%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  420
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  420
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.70%
4-Year College 37.30%
Other Postsecondary 5.90%
Unknown 41.10%

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:
Female 100.00%
English Language Learners:
  21.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 12.10%
Black 26.70%
Hispanic 43.00%
White 12.70%
Other 5.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 29.40%
Black 29.40%
White 35.30%
Other 5.90%
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