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Women's Academy of Excellence
  • Public, All-Girls
  • BRONX, NY
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All-Girls School
New York City Geographic District No. 8

Women's Academy of Excellence

#389 in Niche Standout High Schools in America
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Administration
      B
    7. Sports
      B minus
    8. Food
      A minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      C+
    schools.nyc.gov
    (718) 542-0740
    456 WHITE PLAINS RD
    BRONX, NY 10473
    About Women's Academy of Excellence...

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    Grades
    9-12
    Students
    198

    From Women's Academy of Excellence

    The Women’s Academy of Excellence opened in 2004 as a single gender, public, uniformed learning environment with a private school feeling. Affectionately referred to as the WAE, the mission of the Women's Academy of Excellence is to create a community of lifelong learners, where students' intellectual curiosity and creativity is nurtured, and their developmental needs as teenagers are met to their individual satisfaction.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    90%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    85%
    Average Graduation Rate
    65%
    Average SAT
    900
    62 responses
    Average ACT
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    Clason Point
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      D+
    Median Household Income
    $71,295
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,312
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $516,608
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    198
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    95%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $76,555
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Expenses Per Student
    National
    $12,239
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