Women's Academy of Excellence (08X282)
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456 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10473, Bronx
Phone: 718-542-0740
Email: fsolcruz2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 02:35pm
Principal: Arnette Crocker
School Website: https://www.thewae.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/41213
Admissions Information: https://www.thewae.org/prospective-students
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/08X282/HS/
Bus: Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5
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The Women's Academy of Excellence is an all-girls public high school, serving grades 9-12. Our mission is to create a community of lifelong learners, to nurture the intellectual curiosity and creativity of the scholars, and to empower them as young women. The school community seeks to cultivate a dynamic, participatory learning environment that enables scholars to achieve academic success on many levels, specifically in the fields of math, science, and civic responsibility. The scholars are exposed to a challenging curriculum that supports them in becoming college and career ready. The young ladies are encouraged to become leaders within their communities and to use their voices for positive change. Our motto: GIRLS MATTER! Instagram: @waebronx Youtube: Women's Academy of Excellence Facebook Page: Women's Academy of Excellence. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.
Academic Highlights: Career Readiness Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program (Paid Apprenticeships & College Credit Classes), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School
Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Student Parent Orientation, Uniform
School Features:
Female Only School
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
Science & Math
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
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Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
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4-Year College 37.30%
Other Postsecondary 5.90%
Unknown 41.10%
School Demographics (2022-23)
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Black 31.70%
Hispanic 38.90%
White 13.20%
Other 5.40%
Black 29.40%
White 35.30%
Other 5.90%
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