Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (12X446)

1010 Rev. J. A. Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459, Bronx
Phone: 718-518-3050
Email: admissions@aassab.org
Hours: 08:39am - 03:08pm
Principal: Marsha Vernon
School Website: http://www.aassab.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/44949
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/12X446/HS/
Subway: 2, 5 to Intervale Av; 6 to Hunts Point Av
Bus: Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx46, Bx4A, Bx5, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
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Program Details
Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (Y74A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Project-Based Learning

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (AASSAB) is an alternative transfer high school devoted to transforming young minds and lives through education. Our student centered classrooms and rigorous PBAT process, combined with our unique 6 week cycle program inspires learners to make positive changes in their lives and the world, while becoming prepared for college and the 21st century workforce.

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents - please see eligibility
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
170
171
    Grade 12 Students
40
26
    Grade 11 Students
50
37
    Grade 10 Students
51
88
    Grade 9 Students
29
20
Avg. Class Size
17.2
Complaints / Suspensions
5 / 26
<5 / 19
Attendance %
Graduation %
College %
Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (Y74A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

10 / 40 (0.25)
5 / 10 (0.50)
Offers - Waitlist

12 / 39 (0.31)
4 / 11 (0.36)

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

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx is a high school devoted to fostering critical thinkers through authentic, project based learning. We welcome all learners. Whether its through our student led clubs, PSAL sports, or our robust LTW internship program, any student can find a place in our community!

Academic Highlights: Newcomer ENL Program, Cohort Specific Seminar Courses, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), Academic Support Class, Project Based Learning

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships

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
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Softball
Other Sports
Yoga
Activities
Learning to Work Internships; after and beforeschool tutoring; Opportunities to attain more credits through: evening school classes; College Now classes, vacation and summer school classes, , Clubs: Green Club, Video Game Club, Film Club, Key Club (Community Service), Cooking Club, Partnerships: East Side Settlement House
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.29%
Academic Engagement 
  80.62%
Safety 
  89.00%
Bully Prevention 
  82.00%
Inclusivity 
  94.90%
Mental Support 
  86.67%
Environment 
  85.38%
Post-School Support 
  91.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.40%
School Satisfaction 
  92.33%
Student Behavior 
  64.25%
Student Support 
  92.67%
School Leadership 
  86.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.33%
Instructional Development 
  88.40%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  99.67%
Teacher Support 
  97.86%
Safety 
  66.67%
School Community 
  87.67%
School Leadership 
  99.88%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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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 (-1-)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  0.00%
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 54.10%
Female 45.90%
English Language Learners:
  15.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  41.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 34.70%
Hispanic 64.10%
White 0.60%
Other 0.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%

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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