Bard High School Early College (01M696)

525 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-995-8479
Email: Manhattan@bhsec.bard.edu
Hours: 9:00am - 3:35pm
Principal: Stephen Chaterpaul
School Website: https://bhsec.bard.edu/manhattan/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/46779
Admissions Information: https://bhsec.bard.edu/manhattan/open-houses-and-information-sessions/
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/01M696/HS/
Bus: M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M21, M22, M8, M9, X37, X38
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About

Bard High School Early College Manhattan (BHSEC Manhattan) was founded on the belief that many students are ready to do serious college work at age 16. Bard College partnered with the NYC Department of Education to create an innovative program that enables high school students to move in four years from 9th grade through the first two years of college, earning a high school diploma, up to sixty college credits, and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree upon graduation. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 50% of seats

Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available

Other Features: Community School, Diversity in Admissions, Dress Code, Early College, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 50% of seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Global History (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball
Activities
Anime Club, Art Magazine, East Asian Culture Club, Bardvark Student Newspaper, Black Students Alliance, African Students Organization, Debate Team, Diversity Initiative, Eco Club, GSA, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Math Team, Itching to Stitch, Muslim Students Alliance, Philosophy Club, Quiz Bowl, Step Team, Student Union, Table Tennis, Theater Production, Winter and Spring Concerts, Yearbook, BuildON Malawi, CheerNastics, Swim Club, Poetry Club, Photography Club, Fitness Club, Scrap Art Magazine, Bollywood, Sailing Mentorships, Best Buddies, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Animal Rights Club, Theatre Club, Model Congress, Lend A Hand, Music Club, Indoor Track Club, Latin American Student Organization, Public Speaking Club, Youth Progressive Policy Group, Y2 Committee, Jewish Student Alliance, Students Taking Action for Gender Equity
Programs
Early College(M51A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Comprehensive liberal arts early college program. Students earn a high school diploma and a tuition-free Associate in Arts Degree from Bard College. For more information about how to complete this program's application requirements, please visit www.bhsec.bard.edu/manhattan/admission/applying. You will be able to upload your completed assignment through MySchools. Learn more at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/AssessmentHS

Method:
Screened With Assessment
  • Average Course Grades - 10%
  • Humanities Writing - 30%
  • STEM Writing - 30%
  • Video - 30%
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on a school-based assessment, and in some cases also their course grades.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 50% of seats.
  • For the remaining 50% of seats, all students will be considered.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
565
614
    Grade 12 Students
150
169
    Grade 11 Students
137
153
    Grade 10 Students
142
145
    Grade 9 Students
136
147
Avg. Class Size
20.8
Complaints / Suspensions
5 / 0
<5 / 0
Attendance %
92%
90%
Graduation %
99%
95%
College %
90%
95%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
4,801 (2,602) / 125
197
4,333 / 125
211
Early College (M51A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
DIA Seats:
Non-DIA Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

2,532 / 98 (25.84)
49
49
80 / 27 (2.96)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 77% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.43%
Academic Engagement 
  65.58%
Safety 
  87.00%
Bully Prevention 
  78.38%
Inclusivity 
  88.90%
Mental Support 
  69.90%
Environment 
  67.73%
Post-School Support 
  82.00%
Teacher Responses - 43% responded
Academic Rigor 
  89.33%
School Satisfaction 
  89.50%
Student Behavior 
  78.22%
Student Support 
  86.07%
School Leadership 
  86.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  71.60%
Instructional Development 
  78.41%
Post-School Support 
  88.63%
Family Responses - 39% responded
Education 
  91.75%
Teacher Support 
  85.83%
Safety 
  97.00%
School Community 
  86.33%
School Leadership 
  95.09%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.60%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  37
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  30
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  100.00%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  592
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  600
Postsecondary
2-Year College 1.90%
4-Year College 72.90%
Other Postsecondary 21.00%
Unknown 4.20%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 42.30%
Female 57.70%
English Language Learners:
  0.50%
Students with IEPs:
  14.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  48.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 20.70%
Black 17.30%
Hispanic 21.80%
White 35.40%
Other 4.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 25.60%
Hispanic 11.60%
White 51.20%
Other 11.60%
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