School Name
University Heights Secondary School
Url
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Overview Paragraph
Our school feels like a college. We provide a rich and authentic learning environment that is rigorous, college and career focused, family oriented and dedicated to cultivating citizens prepared to constructively participate in the society of their time. Students can earn up to 18 college credits through our partnership with CUNY, and choose from Advanced Placement (AP) courses and electives (theater, photojournalism, band, music, creative writing, debate, painting, drawing, dance, business, entrepreneurship, gaming, robotics, circuitry, neuroscience, genetics, botany, programming, and more). Students also gain real world experience through internships. Our curriculum fosters independence, critical thinking, and social responsibility.
Academicopportunities1
Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs); Academic portfolio required for graduation
Academicopportunities2
Advanced Placement (AP) courses: AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language, AP English LIterature, AP Physics
Academicopportunities3
French Language Courses
Academicopportunities4
Honors Program
Academicopportunities5
Students receive college credit from CUNY courses. Students engage in an array of career exposure and college and career preparatory programs: TRIO Upward Bound and Talent Search, Summer Search, Bloomberg Young Professionals, Careerwise Executive Apprenticeship Program, Columbia University HK Maker Lab, Two Sigma, National Society of Black Engineers, Here to Here, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Exposure Program, SEO- Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, City College of New York STEM Institute, and more.
Advancedplacement Courses
AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A
Neighborhood
Melrose S.-Mott Haven N.
Campus Name
South Bronx Educational Campus
Location
701 St. Anns Avenue, Bronx NY 10455 (40.818041,-73.911633)
Phone Number
718-292-0578
School Email
hjoseph4@schools.nyc.gov
Website
UniversityHeightsHighSchool.org
Sqr Website
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Subway
2, 5 to Jackson Ave
Bus
Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx21, Bx4, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx46, Bx4A, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
Freshmanschedule
8:56am-3:08pm
Addtl Info1
10th Grade Seats Available,College Trips,Community Service Expected,Dress Code,Health Center,Internships Available,LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education),Online Grading System,Orientation,Summer Bridge,Summer Internships,Uniform,Weekend Programs
Extracurricular Activities
3D Printing, Aiming High, Alpha's Greatest Legacy (formerly Young Achievers), Archery, Arduino Club, Art to Art Broadway Show Program, Arts Connection, Automotive Technology, Band, Bella Abzug Leadership Group, Bloomberg Young Professionals, Bronx Lacrosse, Business and Economics, Center for Educational Innovation Broadway Theater Program, Careerwise Executive Apprenticeship Program, Chess Club, Classroom Connections, Columbia University NY Bioforce Internship Program, Columbia University HK Maker Lab Summer Program, Community Alliance, Computer Applications in Technology, Computer Science For All, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Nutrition Club, Cornell University Power Writers, Cycling, Debate Team, Drawing, Dreamyard Dance and Theatre, Energy Tech, Engineering, Fellowship Initiative, First Robotics Class, First Year Seminar, Fordham University STEP Program, Gaming, Gardening, Genetics, Geospatial Program at Bronx Community College, Girls Leadership Club, Girls Write Now, Global STEM Alliance 1000 Girls 1000 Futures Mentoring Program, Good Shepherd Life Link Program, Graphic Design, Here to Here, HNN - Heights News Network (News Program), Karate, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Exposure Program, Microsoft IT Academy, Mock Trial, Music Club, Narrative 4 Ambassadors, National Society of Black Engineers, New York City Urban Debate Team, NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship), NYU Robotics, Questbridge, Pencil Partnership, Political Science, Painting, Psychology, Rockefeller University LAB Jumpstart, Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program, Rocking the Boat, Sadie Nash Leadership Institute, SEO- Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Shakespeare Festival, Sociology, STEM Institute at City College, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Summer Bridge, Summer Search, Talent Search (Academic Enrichment Program), Two Sigma (coding and programming fellowship and mentorship program), Teen Battle Chef/Cooking Club, Upward Bound (College Enrichment Program), Upward Bound Math and Science, Web Design, Writing Center, Yearbook, Yoga and Meditation, Young Gentlemen's Club, and more.
Psal Sports Boys
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Psal Sports Girls
Badminton, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Psal Sports Coed
Double Dutch
School Sports
Badminton Girls Varsity, Baseball Boys Jr. Varsity, Baseball Boys Varsity, Basketball Boys Jr. Varsity, Basketball Boys Varsity, Basketball Girls Jr. Varsity, Basketball Girls Varsity, Bowling Varsity, Cross Country Boys, Cross Country Girls, Cycling, Double Dutch Varsity, Flag Football Girls Varsity, Indoor Track Boys, Indoor Track Boys, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track Boys, Outdoor Track Girls, Rugby Boys Varsity, Softball Varsity, Soccer Boys Varsity, Soccer Girls Varsity, Stunt Varsity, Tennis Varsity, Volleyball Boys Varsity, Volleyball Girls Jr. Varsity, Volleyball Girls Varsity
Graduation Rate
0.99000001
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.97000003
School Accessibility
Not Accessible
Program2
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Interest1
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Prgdesc1
Our Humanities program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the studies of literature, the arts and social sciences. Students are exposed to common threads found in different cultures and human history. They will develop critical thinking skills, communicate efficiency and make cross curricular connections. Their academic experience will foster curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relation to the world.
Prgdesc2
Our STEM program is based on preparing students for college and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. We provide rigorous and hands-on courses in science, technology and math, including robotics, media, history of engineering and inquiry, technology, calculus, computer science, statistics, and more. Qualified students can do an executive apprenticeship in the STEM fields (including medicine and/or science research).
Grade9geapplicantsperseat1
30
Grade9geapplicantsperseat2
40
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat1
20
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat2
19
Admissionspriority11
Open to New York City residents
Admissionspriority12
Open to New York City residents
Requirement 1 1
2018-19 ELA/Math State Test Scores - 20%
Requirement 2 1
2018-19 Final Grades - 20%
Requirement 3 1
2019-20 Marking Period Grades - 40%
Requirement 4 1
Essay - 20%
Requirement 1 2
2018-19 ELA/Math State Test Scores - 20%
Requirement 2 2
2018-19 Final Grades - 20%
Requirement 3 2
2019-20 Marking Period Grades - 40%
Requirement 4 2
Essay - 20%
Primary Address Line 1
701 St. Anns Avenue
Nta
Melrose South-Mott Haven North