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

925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx
Phone: 718-944-3635
Email: fnelson2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
Principal: Fredrick Nelson
School Website: https://www.cimsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X288/
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Subway: 2 to Allerton Av; 5 to Pelham Parkway
Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx25, Bx26, Bx30, Bx39, Bx8, BxM11
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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.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, 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
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Dance Performances (2 per year)
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.

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
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.

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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
530
556
567
    Grade 12 Students
126
120
138
    Grade 11 Students
131
138
132
    Grade 10 Students
151
147
155
    Grade 9 Students
122
151
142
Avg. Class Size
28.4
28.1
Complaints / Suspensions
35 / 0
31 / 21
27 / 24
Attendance %
91%
90%
Graduation %
91%
89%
88%
College %
71%
63%
76%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,764 (317) / 133
200
1,704 (313) / 120
165
2,307 / 120
166
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science (X29J)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
139 / 74 (1.88)
35 / 19 (1.84)
Offers
(P1)#B6 to (P1)#DA

164 / 68 (2.41)
21 / 18 (1.17)
Offers - Waitlist
352 / 67 (5.25)
55 / 19 (2.89)
Offers
CIMS Math & Science Academy (X29K)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
171 / 32 (5.34)
39 / 8 (4.88)
Offers
(P1)#39 to (P1)#5D

171 / 27 (6.33)
25 / 7 (3.57)
Offers - Waitlist
380 / 27 (14.07)
52 / 7 (7.43)
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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.71%
Academic Engagement 
  65.23%
Safety 
  70.88%
Bully Prevention 
  61.63%
Inclusivity 
  83.80%
Mental Support 
  69.33%
Environment 
  60.38%
Post-School Support 
  79.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.20%
School Satisfaction 
  91.67%
Student Behavior 
  66.25%
Student Support 
  93.52%
School Leadership 
  86.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.67%
Instructional Development 
  84.64%
Post-School Support 
  93.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  89.33%
Teacher Support 
  86.86%
Safety 
  91.67%
School Community 
  75.78%
School Leadership 
  91.38%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  87.33%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  90.80%
CC Regents
  64
Non-CC Regents
  68
Impact Score
  0.56
Performance Score
  0.66
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  84.90%
SAT Math
  465
SAT R/W
  460
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.60%
4-Year College 53.60%
Other Postsecondary 3.50%
Unknown 25.30%

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 63.80%
Female 36.20%
English Language Learners:
  7.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  80.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 13.60%
Black 25.30%
Hispanic 39.40%
White 16.20%
Other 5.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 46.90%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 21.90%
Other 6.20%

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 (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.50%
Students with SETSS
  1.10%
Students with ICT
  13.80%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  90.00%
Has some programs
  10.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  8.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.10
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  67
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  56
IEP Support 
  87.33%

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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