High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies (02M545)

350 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-475-4097
Email: ywu18@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 2:50pm
Principal: Meesun John
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/39320
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M545/HS/
Subway: B, D to Grand St; F, J, M, Z to Delancey St
Bus: B39, M1, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M21, M22, M9
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About

At our school, Chinese (Mandarin) speaking English Language Learners and English proficient students learn both languages while preparing for college and careers. We have a challenging curriculum that includes enriched math and science courses and opportunities to participate in a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes by 11th grade. Asia-related topics are woven into all subject areas. Dual Language students are expected to exceed city and state standards and demonstrate cross-cultural behavior. English proficient students and English Language Learners learn together in both languages. All students are expected to comprehend, speak, read, and write in English and Chinese by the time they graduate.

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Dual Language: Chinese

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Mandarin
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Dual Language: Chinese
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Programs
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies(M59A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked based on English proficiency and/or their home language, as well as academic performance. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
373
373
    Grade 12 Students
85
96
    Grade 11 Students
95
88
    Grade 10 Students
86
101
    Grade 9 Students
107
88
Avg. Class Size
25.8
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 0
Attendance %
98%
95%
Graduation %
98%
99%
College %
92%
90%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,048 (493) / 108
149
1,033 / 108
127
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies (M59A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

478 / 85 (5.62)
20 / 23 (0.87)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 99% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.43%
Academic Engagement 
  53.92%
Safety 
  86.00%
Bully Prevention 
  83.75%
Inclusivity 
  82.00%
Mental Support 
  61.90%
Environment 
  59.27%
Post-School Support 
  67.67%
Teacher Responses - 34% responded
Academic Rigor 
  90.67%
School Satisfaction 
  73.83%
Student Behavior 
  84.78%
Student Support 
  89.80%
School Leadership 
  81.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  76.00%
Instructional Development 
  72.65%
Post-School Support 
  93.38%
Family Responses - 11% responded
Education 
  89.60%
Teacher Support 
  87.50%
Safety 
  97.00%
School Community 
  86.67%
School Leadership 
  94.36%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%

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. %
  98.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  81
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  83
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  100.00%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  640
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  538
Postsecondary
2-Year College 8.20%
4-Year College 85.70%
Unknown 6.10%

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 49.90%
Female 50.10%
English Language Learners:
  11.30%
Students with IEPs:
  5.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  75.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 91.40%
Black 1.30%
Hispanic 3.20%
White 2.70%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 56.50%
White 30.40%
Other 13.10%
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