Business of Sports School (02M393)

439 West 49Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-246-2183
Email: solomon@nycboss.org
Hours: 08:20am - 03:10pm
Principal: Joshua Solomon
School Website: https://nycboss.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40281
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M393/HS/
Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, S to 42nd St; B, D to 7th Av; C, E to 50th St; N, Q, R to 49th St
Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57, M7, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, SIM30, SIM8, SIM8X
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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.

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

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Extended Day Program, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Programs
Business of Sports School(A14A)
Business

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 Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
434
457
    Grade 12 Students
88
89
    Grade 11 Students
104
102
    Grade 10 Students
116
119
    Grade 9 Students
126
147
Avg. Class Size
21.7
Complaints / Suspensions
20 / 34
17 / 32
Attendance %
80%
81%
Graduation %
91%
87%
College %
50%
64%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,125 (221) / 129
190
983 / 129
182
Business of Sports School (A14A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

153 / 101 (1.51)
69 / 28 (2.46)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 79% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.29%
Academic Engagement 
  60.00%
Safety 
  77.33%
Bully Prevention 
  70.75%
Inclusivity 
  87.40%
Mental Support 
  70.60%
Environment 
  74.82%
Post-School Support 
  87.22%
Teacher Responses - 80% responded
Academic Rigor 
  90.00%
School Satisfaction 
  87.17%
Student Behavior 
  56.78%
Student Support 
  89.20%
School Leadership 
  91.13%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.20%
Instructional Development 
  88.24%
Post-School Support 
  98.13%
Family Responses - 25% responded
Education 
  93.50%
Teacher Support 
  83.17%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  86.56%
School Leadership 
  94.09%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%

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. %
  91.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  54
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  42
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  90.70%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  407
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  418
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.10%
4-Year College 47.80%
Other Postsecondary 7.60%
Unknown 30.50%

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 71.70%
Female 28.30%
English Language Learners:
  10.10%
Students with IEPs:
  25.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.80%
Black 35.50%
Hispanic 59.20%
White 1.60%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 32.40%
Hispanic 24.30%
White 32.40%
Other 10.90%
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