High School of World Cultures is designed to support new arrival and multi-language learners to develop the 21st century skills required for their success as global citizens. Our English as a New Language program, BUILD Entrepreneurship program , and CTE Culinary Arts program enrich our students' academic experience and prepare them for their post-secondary career choices. Our teachers build on students' rich identities and cultural backgrounds to assist them in their transition and adjustment to their new academic environment. In the past years, many of our students have graduated with Biliteracy, CTE and Civics for All endorsements and receive numerous scholarships. Our school is located in the James Monroe Campus well known for hosting some of the strongest PSAL sport teams in the city. We, at High School of World Cultures, welcome students of all cultural identities to enrich our school community and be part of our legacy as agents of social change.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: Visual Arts Sequence, Civics for All Program, Biliteracy Seal Endorsement, BUILD Entrepreneurship Program, CTE program(s): Culinary Arts

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Uniform, Virtual/Hybrid

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

• CTE Endorsement
• School whose primary location is co-located with another school
• School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
• Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

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

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

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

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

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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