Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (12X446)

1010 Rev. J. A. Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459, Bronx
Phone: 718-518-3050
Email: admissions@aassab.org
Hours: 08:39am - 03:08pm
Principal: Marsha Vernon
School Website: http://www.aassab.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/12X446/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Subway: 2, 5 to Intervale Av; 6 to Hunts Point Av
Bus: Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx46, Bx4A, Bx5, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
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About

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx is a high school devoted to fostering critical thinkers through authentic, project based learning. We welcome all learners. Whether its through our student led clubs, PSAL sports, or our robust LTW internship program, any student can find a place in our community!

School Budget: View financial budget

Academic Highlights: Newcomer ENL Program, Cohort Specific Seminar Courses, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), Academic Support Class, Project Based Learning

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • 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), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Mandarin
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Softball
Other Sports
Step
Clubs
Community Garden Restoration Project, DJ Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Incorporated Club, Learning to Work Paid Internship, Technology Field Experience
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year)
Programs
Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (Y74A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Project-Based Learning

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (AASSAB) is an alternative high school devoted to transforming young minds and lives through project based learning experiences. Our student centered classrooms and rigorous PBAT process, combined with a unique 12 week cycle program, prepares students for college and the 21st Century workforce.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
209
170
171
    Grade 12 Students
58
40
26
    Grade 11 Students
38
50
37
    Grade 10 Students
72
51
88
    Grade 9 Students
41
29
20
Avg. Class Size
29.5
17.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 27 / 1
5 / 26 / 0
<5 / 19 / 0
Attendance %
Graduation %
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
222 (33) / 40
24
146 (15) / 50
0
121 / 508
15
Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (Y74A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
16 / 32 (0.50)
17 / 8 (2.13)
Offers
10 / 40 (0.25)
5 / 10 (0.50)
Offers - Waitlist
12 / 39 (0.31)
4 / 11 (0.36)

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.29%
Academic Engagement 
  80.62%
Safety 
  89.00%
Bully Prevention 
  82.00%
Inclusivity 
  94.90%
Mental Support 
  86.67%
Environment 
  85.38%
Post-School Support 
  91.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.40%
School Satisfaction 
  92.33%
Student Behavior 
  64.25%
Student Support 
  92.67%
School Leadership 
  86.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.33%
Instructional Development 
  88.40%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  99.67%
Teacher Support 
  97.86%
Safety 
  66.67%
School Community 
  87.67%
School Leadership 
  99.88%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
IEP Support 
  99.00%

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 (-1-)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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 56.90%
Female 43.10%
English Language Learners:
  23.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  38.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.90%
Black 25.40%
Hispanic 71.30%
White 1.00%
Other 0.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%
IEP Statistics (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  99.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services68 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (12%)
Speech-Language Therapy25 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (89%)
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

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