School for Excellence (09X404)

1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-860-1385
Email: lblass2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
Principal: Joaquin Vega Vargas
School Website: https://schoolforexcellence.net/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X404/
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Bus: Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
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Program Details
School for Excellence (X46A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Science & Math

Students at SFE are diverse learners and have an interest in engaging in hands-on, student-centered learning activities and experiences. All students are programmed for extra reading, writing and mathematics classes per week to support them in gaining the necessary skills for the 21st Century. In addition, we are moving towards offering college and career preparatory courses across content areas and with an extended day focus on the culinary arts and STEM.

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
103
100
111
    Grade 12 Students
13
31
35
    Grade 11 Students
29
23
28
    Grade 10 Students
23
26
22
    Grade 9 Students
38
20
26
Avg. Class Size
13.2
16.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 14 / 0
6 / 7 / 0
Attendance %
81%
83%
Graduation %
50%
59%
60%
College %
37%
35%
20%
School for Excellence (X46A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
8 / 86 (0.09)
1 / 16 (0.06)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
7 / 86 (0.08)
3 / 22 (0.14)

Offers - Waitlist
11 / 84 (0.13)
4 / 24 (0.17)

Offers
About the School

School for Excellence, a small school located in the historic Morris Campus building, prides itself on promoting college, career and civic readiness. With an all-inclusive approach geared towards individually supporting our young SCHOLARS, we prioritize reading and writing across the curriculum and engaging students in developing critical thinking skills for their future. We believe in an individualized approach to teaching and learning and elevating student voice. To empower our students, we leverage our partnerships including our on-campus fully functioning farm, Bronx Connect Youth Program, 2Train Robotics team, Westhab, and our staff and student-led Excellence Clubs. Interested students can participate in our campus wide PSAL sports (JV Basketball, Varsity Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball). We also connect with "That Suits You," a an organization that provides our young scholars with suits and ties and workshops on building confidence and self-esteem. Partnership with Children engages with small groups of students to develop their social-emotional skills and academic strengths. We also engage our students in hands-on, experiential learning through trips and field experiences in across disciplines.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 62%

Academic Highlights: Paid Internships available, Success Mentoring, Regents Intensive Support Classes, SAT Prep, AP Courses Available, Arts Interdisciplinary Courses, Art Integration Classes with Bronx Museum of the Arts, College Now Course with CUNY Hostos Community College

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, 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 English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited])
Other Sports
Fitness, Running, Table Tennis, Yoga
Clubs
2Train Robotics Team, Anime, Arcoiris Club, Book Club), Clubs (Mindfulness & Movement, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Theater/Improv Club
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  64.86%
Academic Engagement 
  61.69%
Safety 
  70.00%
Bully Prevention 
  66.13%
Inclusivity 
  83.10%
Mental Support 
  68.78%
Environment 
  65.13%
Post-School Support 
  78.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  61.80%
School Satisfaction 
  66.17%
Student Behavior 
  49.00%
Student Support 
  79.19%
School Leadership 
  64.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  65.00%
Instructional Development 
  67.10%
Post-School Support 
  95.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  87.67%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  100.00%
School Community 
  71.22%
School Leadership 
  94.38%
Post-School Support 
  76.00%
IEP Support 
  68.33%

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. %
  51.40%
CC Regents
  29
Non-CC Regents
  34
Impact Score
  0.37
Performance Score
  0.22
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  2.60%
SAT Math
  377
SAT R/W
  418
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.60%
4-Year College 15.70%
Unknown 62.70%

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 62.10%
Female 37.90%
English Language Learners:
  22.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  45.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 32.00%
Hispanic 66.00%
White 1.00%
Other 1.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 43.80%
Other 56.20%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  39.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  19.00%
Students with SC
  11.00%
Has all programs
  78.00%
Has some programs
  22.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  87.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  13.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
4.09
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  51
IEP Support 
  68.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services16 (73%)6 (27%)0 (0%)
Special Class17 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services20 (77%)N/A (N/A)6 (23%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Occupational Therapy9 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School19 (95%)
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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