Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies (09X297)

1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-617-5312
Email: info@macsx297.org
Hours: 8:44am - 3:04pm
Principal: Rachel Field Dennis
School Website: https://www.macsx297.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X297/
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Program Details
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies (X81X)
Project-Based Learning

Students learn by doing at MACS thereby building college-ready skills from the start. All students complete major course projects in all subjects each year and present to panelists and judges. We offer a wide variety of programs to enhance the whole child, including mentoring program recognized by the Obama Admin. Our students enroll in colleges such as Dartmouth, George Washington, Syracuse, Binghamton, Fordham, NYU, St. John's, Hunter, John Jay, Hofstra, Buffalo State, Courtlandt, and many others.

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
404
437
453
    Grade 12 Students
105
114
104
    Grade 11 Students
93
110
113
    Grade 10 Students
94
102
118
    Grade 9 Students
112
111
118
Avg. Class Size
22.5
23.0
Complaints / Suspensions
7 / 0
5 / 41
<5 / 18
Attendance %
83%
81%
Graduation %
88%
87%
92%
College %
51%
65%
41%
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies (X81X)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
58 / 98 (0.59)
22 / 25 (0.88)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
95 / 98 (0.97)
34 / 25 (1.36)

Offers - Waitlist
93 / 96 (0.97)
40 / 27 (1.48)

Offers
About the School

At MACS our students learn by doing. Our staff builds relationships with students, parents, & community to continuously develop systems that empower the whole student. We put students first by setting high expectations while meeting student needs so they can work collaboratively & think critically to become creative problem-solvers who will lead by example in all endeavors. We implement a series of data-informed, student-centered initiatives, project-based learning, & socio-emotional support structures that use evidence to meet needs and maximize equity for all. Passion, persistence, & knowledge of the whole student flow in & out of these systems as connective threads that encourage high standards & real-world relevance in our practices.

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Art Club, College and Career Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Extended Day / Lunch Tutoring (All Subjects), Game Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Japanese Club, JROTC, Lego Club, Morning Gym, Music/Recording Studio, National Honor Society, Peer Group Connection, Robotics, Spanish National Honor Society, Sports Club, Student Ambassador
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.29%
Academic Engagement 
  68.77%
Safety 
  72.50%
Bully Prevention 
  67.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.80%
Mental Support 
  68.56%
Environment 
  67.25%
Post-School Support 
  81.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.80%
School Satisfaction 
  88.50%
Student Behavior 
  59.38%
Student Support 
  93.81%
School Leadership 
  91.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.00%
Instructional Development 
  94.48%
Post-School Support 
  99.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  98.11%
Teacher Support 
  94.43%
Safety 
  96.67%
School Community 
  79.67%
School Leadership 
  96.75%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  98.67%

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. %
  87.50%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  60
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  41
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  52.90%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  402
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  418
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.30%
4-Year College 34.70%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Vocational Program 1.00%
Unknown 48.00%

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 55.20%
Female 44.10%
Other 0.70%
English Language Learners:
  8.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  30.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  95.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.50%
Black 23.50%
Hispanic 74.80%
White 0.70%
Other 0.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 18.40%
Hispanic 23.70%
White 39.50%
Other 18.40%
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