East-West School of International Studies (25Q281)

46-21 Colden Street, Queens, NY 11355, Queens
Phone: 718-353-0009
Email: cdiaz@ewsis.org
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
Principal: Anthony Cromer
School Website: https://www.ewsis.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40840
Admissions Information: https://www.ewsis.org/prospective
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/25Q281/HS/
Bus: Q17, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q27, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q65
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Program Details
East-West School of International Studies (Q82A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program is for students who have a strong interest in studying an Asian language. Students accepted are placed in a three- or four- year sequence of either Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, or Korean. All of our language programs are targeted to non-native speakers. Applicants should follow the link on our school homepage at www.ewsis.org to submit a personal statement about their interest in East Asian culture. Select "Ed-Opt Program" under the "Students" tab to submit.

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) Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
399
388
    Grade 12 Students
89
83
    Grade 11 Students
105
93
    Grade 10 Students
103
107
    Grade 9 Students
102
105
Avg. Class Size
22.2
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 29
0 / 20
Attendance %
94%
93%
Graduation %
96%
97%
College %
88%
88%
East-West School of International Studies (Q82A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

264 / 69 (3.83)
31 / 14 (2.21)
Offers - Waitlist
About the School

East-West is a small, inclusive 6-12 school guided by four pillars: Honor, Excellence, Curiosity, and Celebration. Students are expected to meet College Readiness Performance Standards on Regents exams, and to earn credit in Advanced Placement (AP) and College Now courses. Emphasis is placed on East Asian culture and every student completes a 3-4 year sequence of study in an East Asian language. Through our advisories and clubs, students flourish in a social setting that supports their needs. We are a College Bound Initiative school: Seniors and Juniors attend SAT- and college-prep classes, and parents receive individualized support throughout the college planning process. Our NEST program provides tailored support for students with autism.

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day Program, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Summer Orientation, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Volleyball
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 93% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.29%
Academic Engagement 
  63.83%
Safety 
  87.00%
Bully Prevention 
  73.63%
Inclusivity 
  90.30%
Mental Support 
  73.30%
Environment 
  70.18%
Post-School Support 
  81.09%
Teacher Responses - 96% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
School Satisfaction 
  84.67%
Student Behavior 
  69.67%
Student Support 
  83.67%
School Leadership 
  68.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  73.00%
Instructional Development 
  74.35%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
Family Responses - 71% responded
Education 
  93.75%
Teacher Support 
  86.00%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  89.00%
School Leadership 
  96.18%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%

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. %
  96.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  68
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  78
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  95.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  564
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  542
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.90%
4-Year College 77.30%
Unknown 10.80%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 54.40%
Female 45.60%
English Language Learners:
  14.00%
Students with IEPs:
  17.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  74.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 66.70%
Black 4.00%
Hispanic 23.80%
White 3.80%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 28.10%
Hispanic 7.80%
White 57.80%
Other 6.30%
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