Collegiate Institute for Math and Science (CIMS) (11X288)

925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx
Phone: 718-944-3635
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.cimsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X288/
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School Leader: Fredrick Nelson (fnelson2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Zoila Bello (zbello@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Philesha Morris (pmorris43@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Chelsie Headley (cheadley5@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kim Pyant (kpyant@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kim Pyant (kpyant@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Collegiate Institute for Math & Science offers a rounded educational program with a emphasis on mathematics, sciences and advanced placement (AP) courses. All students are expected to study take four years of math and science in our academy and are strongly encouraged to meet prescribed college and career readiness standards. Although our academic focus is on mathematics and science, we strive to meet all needs of all students, including their social and emotional needs.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • 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 English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Microeconomics, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Christopher Columbus Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Astor Collegiate Academy (11X299)
Bronxdale High School (11X508)
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science (CIMS) (11X288)
High School of Language and Innovation (11X509)
Pelham Preparatory Academy (11X542)
Art
No description provided.
Programs
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science(X29J)
Science & Math

This program prepares scholars for success in colleges and careers focused on science and mathematics. In our core science and math sequence, scholars have access to at least 10 AP courses as well as Honors and electives focused on biology and computer science. Scholars will be equipped with a foundation of essential knowledge and skills critical to be career and college ready.

10th Grade seats available

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:139 / 74 (1.88)164 / 68 (2.41)
SWD applicants/seats:35 / 19 (1.84)21 / 18 (1.17)
Rank Avg: 6.29
OffersOffers - Waitlist
CIMS Math & Science Academy(X29K)
Science & Math

Students in our Math and Science Academy will be expected to take four years of math and science, all math and science corresponding Regents, and at least two Advanced Placement (AP) courses in AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and AP Computer science. Students will be prepared for college and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

10th Grade seats available

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:171 / 32 (5.34)171 / 27 (6.33)
SWD applicants/seats:39 / 8 (4.88)25 / 7 (3.57)
Rank Avg: 5.81
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
562
530
556
    Grade 12 Students
127
126
120
    Grade 11 Students
148
131
138
    Grade 10 Students
128
151
147
    Grade 9 Students
159
122
151
Avg. Class Size
29.9
28.4
28.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
16.3
15.0
16.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
31 / 0 / 1
67 / 52 / 1
31 / 21 / 0
Attendance %
91%
91%
Graduation %
93%
89%
College %
71%
63%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,764 (317) / 133
200
1,704 (313) / 120
165

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)
Student Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.33%
Academic Engagement 
  66.64%
Safety 
  73.50%
Bully Prevention 
  67.63%
Inclusivity 
  77.27%
Mental Support 
  73.13%
Environment 
  66.57%
Post-School Support 
  77.40%
Teacher Responses 58% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.00%
School Satisfaction 
  82.63%
Student Behavior 
  61.00%
Student Support 
  85.00%
School Leadership 
  77.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.80%
Instructional Development 
  86.17%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
Family Responses 77% responded
Education 
  87.50%
Teacher Support 
  83.83%
Safety 
  84.00%
School Community 
  65.50%
School Leadership 
  85.50%
Post-School Support 
  91.50%
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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. %
  93.30%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.62
Performance Score
  0.64
College Aptitude
CCR
  52.40%
SAT Math
  462
SAT R/W
  465
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.80%
4-Year College 56.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.80%
Unknown 21.50%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 61.40%
Female 38.60%
English Language Learners:
  5.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 15.70%
Black 25.40%
Hispanic 37.50%
White 16.50%
Other 4.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 37.10%
Hispanic 22.90%
White 22.90%
Other 17.10%

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
  19.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  12.60%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  83.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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
Integrated Co-Teaching Services70 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School10 (91%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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)
Regents English
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81.8
ELL Progress
  51

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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