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

350 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-475-4097
Hours: 08:00am - 03:35pm
School Website: https://www.hsdlasnyc.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M545/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Meesun John (mjohn7@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Maureen Hickey (mhickey9@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jane Callender (jcallen@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Min Yee Lee (mlee29@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Min Yee Lee (mlee29@schools.nyc.gov)
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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. 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. All students are expected to comprehend, speak, read, and write in English and Chinese by the time they graduate.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 62%

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School, Health Center

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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 Human Geography, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Chinese, Mandarin
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
PSAL Team
Seward Park Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Essex Street Academy (02M294)
High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies (02M545)
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (02M308)
New Design High School (02M543)
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, The (02M305)
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs
Badminton, Basketball, Book Clubs, Chess Club, Chinese Support, Chinese Yoyo, College & Career Prep, Computer Literacy, Crafting, Crochet, Dual Events Club, ENL Support, Guitar, Homework Help, K-Pop, Key Club, Lead Workshop, Lion Dance, Math Club, Red Cross, Regents Prep, SAT Prep, Saturday Academy, SGA, Study Hall, Vision Sphere, Yearbook Club
Art
The High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies offers a visual arts program to students. In addition to the required art class, students may choose to take an advanced level art class to deepen their appreciation for art and to sharpen their skills. Our students experience performing arts through collaborations between the Humanities Departments and cultural performing arts organizations. Students learn the fundamentals of the performing arts from visiting artists in the context of their classroom learning, and have opportunities to attend performances, exhibits, and film premieres. Our students experience yoga and HipHop dance through art residency programs in PhysEd Department. Students learn movements, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.
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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:281 / 85 (3.31)478 / 85 (5.62)496 / 84 (5.90)
SWD applicants/seats:18 / 23 (0.78)20 / 23 (0.87)14 / 24 (0.58)
Rank Avg: 6.26
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
369
373
373
    Grade 12 Students
91
85
96
    Grade 11 Students
82
95
88
    Grade 10 Students
106
86
101
    Grade 9 Students
90
107
88
Avg. Class Size
25.0
25.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 4
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
98%
98%
95%
Graduation %
97%
98%
99%
College %
94%
92%
90%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
769 (299) / 108
150
1,048 (493) / 108
149
1,033 / 108
127

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.14%
Academic Engagement 
  61.92%
Safety 
  86.63%
Bully Prevention 
  84.00%
Inclusivity 
  78.70%
Mental Support 
  61.11%
Environment 
  59.50%
Post-School Support 
  76.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  82.50%
Student Behavior 
  79.38%
Student Support 
  89.67%
School Leadership 
  76.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.33%
Instructional Development 
  81.60%
Post-School Support 
  97.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  87.83%
Teacher Support 
  79.29%
Safety 
  88.67%
School Community 
  77.89%
School Leadership 
  86.25%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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. %
  98.90%
CC Regents
  81
Non-CC Regents
  84
Impact Score
  0.73
Performance Score
  0.87
College Aptitude
CCR
  85.20%
SAT Math
  618
SAT R/W
  546
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.90%
4-Year College 78.40%
Other Postsecondary 1.20%
Unknown 3.50%

View Full Academic Data:

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 50.90%
Female 49.10%
English Language Learners:
  11.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  6.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  74.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 93.00%
Black 0.80%
Hispanic 1.60%
White 3.00%
Other 1.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 54.20%
White 33.30%
Other 12.50%

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
  6.80%
Students with SETSS
  4.60%
Students with ICT
  0.00%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement

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
SETSS17 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (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
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  75
Regents US Hist.
  76
Regents Living Env.
  80
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
ELL Progress
  59

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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