Alternative high schools are places for at-risk students who need to improve their academic standing and get prepared for college and the workforce. Students are given the opportunity to have a better future through learning the necessary academic and technical skills, as well as enhancing their creativity through various art programs.
Students who are 17 years old or older can attend Brooklyn Academy High School. According to the school's website, students are provided "with a variety of concurrent options that allow them to experience success." Brooklyn Academy High School focuses on prepping students for college and jobs by giving them internships, college prep courses and mentorship programs. The school also is partnered with many cultural organizations, not-for-profit organizations and other educational institutions such as New York University and Medgar Evers College.
Brooklyn Academy High School
832 Marcy Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-638-4235
schools.nyc.gov
To be admitted into Queens Academy High School, students must have already accumulated 10 to 19 credits. Queens Academy High School explains on its website that the focus is on "providing a respectful, nurturing environment of high learning expectations where students, parents and the academic community assume collective responsibility for all outcomes." A free, nutritional breakfast is offered, as well as a flexible class schedule to accommodate those students who have part- and full-time jobs. Students may also gain college credits through the College Now program, in addition to participating in the school council, school newspaper, Model UN and other programs.
Queens Academy High School
Flushing Campus
138-11 35th Ave.
Flushing, NY 11354
718-463-3111
Jamaica Campus
142-10 Linden Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11436
718-322-3580
queensacademyhs.com
The Harlem Renaissance High School accepts students who did not do well in the ninth grade and want a chance to enhance their skills. According to the school's website, "students are put into meaningful internship assignments, college classes, seminars and broad-based community service programs." The school year is broken in to three semesters, or "trimesters," where the fall, winter and spring trimesters end in November, March and June, respectively. In addition to offering math, science and history classes, Harlem Renaissance High School offers various classes in the arts, such as dance, drama and photography.
Harlem Renaissance High School
22 E. 128th St.
New York, NY 10035
212-996-3795
harlemrenaissancehighschool.org
Providing Urban Learners Success in Education High School (P.U.L.S.E.) serves students who are least 15 years old. Although priority is given to Bronx residents and to students who have attended Evander Childs, Adlai E. Stevenson, Christopher Columbus, John F. Kennedy or Walton high schools, P.U.L.S.E. will consider enrolling other students. P.U.L.S.E. claims that they are a "'home base' high school that builds strong connections between academic work, community-based partners, pupil personnel services and family support." A few of the organizations partnered with P.U.L.S.E. are Lincoln Center, Bronx Community College and the Manhattan Theatre Club.
Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School
560 E. 179th St.
Bronx, NY 10457
718-294-0230
schools.nyc.gov
Concord High School states that their mission is to "develop the leaders of tomorrow by preparing all students to meet the high academic, technical, civic and workforce challenges of the twenty-first century." Admission is for students aged 16 years old or older with at least 10 academic credits. In addition to regular academic programs, Concord High School offers courses in culinary arts, media arts, graphic arts and Web page design.
Concord High School
109 Rhine Ave.
Staten Island, NY10304
718-447-1274
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