Women's Academy of Excellence (08X282) 
456 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10473, Bronx
Phone: 718-542-0740
Hours: 8:19am - 2:38pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://www.thewae.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X282/
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School Leader: Florlilind Sol Cruz (fsolcruz2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Meserete Newman (mnewman10@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Najah Small (nsmall-taylor@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tamesha Singleton (tsingleton4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ericka Blake (eblake2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
The Women's Academy of Excellence (WAE) is a small all-girls public high school in the Bronx serving grades 9-12. Our mission is to create a nurturing and empowering community of lifelong learners where young women develop intellectual curiosity, creativity, and confidence to lead with purpose in college, career, and life. Guided by our LEADS mission- Leadership, Empowerment, Academic Excellence, Dedication, and Sisterhood. WAE fosters a culture where scholars thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We offer a rigorous, inquiry-based, and culturally responsive curriculum focused on literacy, civic responsibility, and real-world readiness. Emphasis is placed on math, science, business, healthcare, and leadership development, preparing students to become advocates for equity and education. As a proud member of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) and FutureReadyNYC initiatives, WAE offers a robust Finance & Business Management pathway. 9th and 10th graders explore careers and build foundational skills. 10th graders apply for paid apprenticeships in finance, tech, and business. Current apprentices work with leading organizations such as the NYC DOE, JP Morgan Chase, Memorial Sloan Kettering, DYCD, NYC Department of Law, and the Mayor's Office, proving that WAE scholars are not just career-ready, but already making an impact. We also partner with Montefiore Hospital for healthcare career exposure and with Monroe College and the National Education Equity Lab to offer college-level courses from Ivy League and HBCU institutions. Our students grow into leaders through entrepreneurship, student government, civic engagement, and community service - living out our school motto every day: "Empowered Women Empower!"
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%
Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Uniform
School Features:
Female Only School
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am WAE Open House: Lead with a Purpose 
- November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am WAE Open House: Lead with a Purpose
- December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am WAE Open House: Lead with a Purpose
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology Applications (08X367)
Women's Academy of Excellence (08X282)
Programs
Science & Math
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 40.40%
Other Postsecondary 10.50%
Unknown 42.10%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Black 28.60%
Hispanic 42.90%
White 9.50%
Other 4.70%
White 29.40%
Other 35.30%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 32 (97%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (93%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (7%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
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)
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