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York Early College Academy

#180 in Niche Standout High Schools in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 6-12
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 151 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      C
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    York Early College Academy is an above average, public school located in Jamaica, NY. It has 623 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 74% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading.
    schools.nyc.gov
    (718) 262-8547
    108-35 167th St
    Jamaica, NY 11433
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    York Early College Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    72%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    74%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1150
    112 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    5 responses
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $55,554
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,291
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $338,725
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 77 responses
    Report
    • Field Day
      21%
    • Dress down days
      19%
    • Trips
      17%
    • YECA Bears basketball season
      17%
    • Dance Shows
      9%
    • YECA Bears Softball Season
      6%
    • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    623
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    76%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.21 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.21 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.21 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,654
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.3%
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
    96%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.25 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    40%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
    27%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
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    Friends. I can’t think of anything more luxurious than spending every day with my friends. When you leave school, meeting up with even one friend can take a lot of organising.
    Free knowledge. My school was free: it cost me and my parents £0. £0 for English, maths, geography, history, art, and lots of other subjects. What a bargain! Learning can be really expensive when you leave school - especially in the US, where university has now become almost as expensive as buying a little house.
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    My name is Jelicia Williams and I've been attending York Early College Academy since 6th grade. What I like about the school is how the classes are competitive, where all the students are aiming for the highest grade. However, what really needs to be changed is that, both the students and staff members need to have a closer relationship with one another. This is because we need to look as though we are a family, and we're not just doing our separate things. Secondly, there needs to be more diversity. What I mean by this is that, there's mainly Blacks, and I believe that there should be White students attending as well. Despite the school being located in a black community, the person who is in charge for choosing the students to attend the school, should pick students from different backgrounds. This one give everyone an experience in a community not their not used to.
    York Early College Academy is a well represented school filled with students of brilliance and diverse cultures and backgrounds. Being a student I have encountered a couple of teachers along my academic career that has truly cared for their students and taught us in an effective way that helps us as students connect what we learn to the real world. This to me is the best way to learn, before I enter the real world I would like to be as prepared as I can be. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge along the way. A variety of sports are offered. However, I think that there should be a larger variety of extra curricular other than sports. There is a large emphasis on college readiness, which is good. Students begin to take college courses in addition to their regular high school classes starting from their sophomore year. Some teachers offer outside resources to assist us with the material we are learning in class and to gain additional information and knowledge of the subject.