East-West School of International Studies (25Q281)

46-21 Colden Street, Queens, NY 11355, Queens
Phone: 718-353-0009
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.ewsis.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/25Q281/
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School Leader: Anthony Cromer (acromer@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ellie Cavounis (ecavounis@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Anna Lam (alam14@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Andrew Crimi (acrimi2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jamie Adams (jadams6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Latoya Patterson (lpatterson7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Stephanie Roslyn (sroslyn@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: Judo class as an alternative to traditional Physical Education classes, 2 Law Electives: Intro to Law (9th Grade) and Criminal Law (11th or 12th Grade), World Language Comprehensive Examinations offered in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, 3-year Computer Science Track: We offer Intro to Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A, College Accredited Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
Chinese
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Volleyball
PSAL Team
East-West School of International Studies
Other Sports
Table Tennis
Clubs
AMC Math Competition, Broadcast Club, Chinese Culture Club, Cooking Club, Japanese Culture Club, K-Pop Club, Key Club, Mock Trial Team, National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, Strength Training/Weight Room, Sustainability Team, Video Games Club
Art
The arts department at the East-West School of International Studies includes dedicated, full-time visual arts and music teachers at both the middle school and high school levels. Students have the opportunity to experience foundations in studio art, digital art, and graphic design, foundations in music, chorus, musical theater, and beginning band/ukulele/guitar/keyboard. All visual arts classes engage in a variety of art techniques and have exposure to a diverse selection of contemporary artists through the use of hands-on projects and digital media. Students in all music classes experience music through the lens of a professional musician. They learn to read basic music notation and interpret markings in sheet music, develop their performance through different vocal and/or instrumental techniques, and explore the lives and music of musicians and composers (past and present) from many cultures and countries, and in all genres of the music industry. Students learn the fundamentals of playing and maintaining their respective instruments. The art department plans on expanding its offerings to students with a musical theater class open to both middle school and high school students in partnership with Inside Broadway, a Maker Space project in graphic design, and a continued partnership with The Justice Resource Center's High School Civics and The Arts program.
Program Details
East-West School of International Studies ASD Nest Program(Q82Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:3 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:9 / 6 (1.50)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 1.57
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School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
379
393
399
    Grade 12 Students
93
103
89
    Grade 11 Students
94
93
105
    Grade 10 Students
98
100
103
    Grade 9 Students
94
97
102
Avg. Class Size
21.1
21.1
22.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.3
11.3
11.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 5
0 / 28 / 0
0 / 29 / 0
Attendance %
95%
94%
Graduation %
94%
96%
College %
89%
88%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
766 (290) / 89
113
763 (295) / 89
111

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

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 76% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.33%
Academic Engagement 
  62.82%
Safety 
  78.63%
Bully Prevention 
  66.00%
Inclusivity 
  77.00%
Mental Support 
  67.38%
Environment 
  61.00%
Post-School Support 
  73.42%
Teacher Responses 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  85.50%
School Satisfaction 
  80.38%
Student Behavior 
  70.56%
Student Support 
  92.33%
School Leadership 
  96.60%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.00%
Instructional Development 
  88.94%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
Family Responses 66% responded
Education 
  92.00%
Teacher Support 
  86.00%
Safety 
  89.00%
School Community 
  69.38%
School Leadership 
  89.20%
Post-School Support 
  89.50%
IEP Support 
  96.67%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  94.20%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  77
Impact Score
  0.59
Performance Score
  0.69
College Aptitude
CCR
  70.30%
SAT Math
  539
SAT R/W
  513
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.00%
4-Year College 75.90%
Unknown 13.10%

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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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 54.50%
Female 45.50%
English Language Learners:
  15.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 77.20%
Black 3.40%
Hispanic 16.20%
White 2.70%
Other 0.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 25.80%
White 63.60%
Other 10.60%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  12.20%
Students with SC
  2.30%
Has all programs
  69.00%
Has some programs
  31.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  70
4-Year Grad. Rate
  83.3
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  96.67%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services91 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class13 (72%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School30 (81%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned7 (19%)

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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  72
Regents US Hist.
  83
Regents Algebra I
  67
Regents Living Env.
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.5
ELL Progress
  50

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

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