Business of Sports School (02M393)

439 West 49Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-246-2183
Hours: 8:20am - 3:10pm
School Website: https://nycboss.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M393/
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School Leader: Joshua Solomon (jsolomo9@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Anabel Mendez (amendez29@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Janelle Rios (jrios63@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tania Cisneros (tcisneros@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tania Cisneros (tcisneros@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Vanessa Rucker (vrucker@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Casilda Ruiz (cruiz35@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

We are a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school focused on Business Management, Sports Management & Entrepreneurship. We expect our students to learn the fundamentals of business and to graduate prepared for college and careers as business analysts, marketers, entrepreneurs, and journalists. Students have opportunities for real-world learning and building their own networks in the sports management industry through internships and other work-based learning activities. Students are paired with a professional mentor, and through our Sports Business Speaker Series, have frequent opportunities to network with current industry professionals. Our graduates may also earn industry certifications in Microsoft Office and Workplace Readiness.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship and Business Management

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Graphics Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Business of Sports School (02M393)
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School (02M529)
Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS) (02M408)
Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts (02M531)
Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School (02M139)
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology (02M507)
Clubs
Anime Club, Art & Photography Club, Chess & Ping Pong, eSports Team, Future Realtors Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA, National Honor Society, Navy JROTC Program, Sound Engineers, Student Government, Trading Card Club
Art
We have a full-time visual arts teacher who is implementing a visual arts curriculum with our eleventh grade students.
Programs
Business of Sports School(A14A)
Business

10th Grade seats available

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) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:180 / 101 (1.78)153 / 101 (1.51)
SWD applicants/seats:68 / 28 (2.43)69 / 28 (2.46)
Rank Avg: 5.72
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
401
431
434
    Grade 12 Students
78
90
88
    Grade 11 Students
81
98
104
    Grade 10 Students
105
110
116
    Grade 9 Students
137
133
126
Avg. Class Size
23.2
23.2
21.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.9
11.5
11.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
16 / 0 / 7
26 / 38 / 10
20 / 34 / 8
Attendance %
82%
80%
Graduation %
84%
91%
College %
62%
50%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,151 (248) / 129
210
1,125 (221) / 129
190

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 85% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.00%
Academic Engagement 
  62.45%
Safety 
  70.25%
Bully Prevention 
  64.13%
Inclusivity 
  76.00%
Mental Support 
  68.63%
Environment 
  65.29%
Post-School Support 
  75.70%
Teacher Responses 72% responded
Academic Rigor 
  90.00%
School Satisfaction 
  98.00%
Student Behavior 
  55.33%
Student Support 
  94.47%
School Leadership 
  98.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.20%
Instructional Development 
  90.94%
Post-School Support 
  98.00%
Family Responses 30% responded
Education 
  89.50%
Teacher Support 
  85.50%
Safety 
  86.00%
School Community 
  65.63%
School Leadership 
  87.10%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  92.67%

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. %
  85.40%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  62
Impact Score
  0.52
Performance Score
  0.51
College Aptitude
CCR
  38.10%
SAT Math
  411
SAT R/W
  430
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.60%
4-Year College 60.40%
Other Postsecondary 9.30%
Unknown 18.70%

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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 74.10%
Female 25.90%
English Language Learners:
  8.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.50%
Black 30.20%
Hispanic 64.80%
White 2.20%
Other 0.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 31.60%
Hispanic 21.10%
White 36.80%
Other 10.50%

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
  26.50%
Students with SETSS
  1.90%
Students with ICT
  18.60%
Students with SC
  1.60%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  87.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  13.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  52
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  70.8
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  92.67%

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 Services88 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS7 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy56 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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
  61
Regents Algebra I
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.7
ELL Progress
  29

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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