Is Academy For Language And Technology a good school?

Academy For Language And Technology ranks 713 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Academy For Language And Technology?

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Academy For Language And Technology.

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Language And Technology?

Students at Academy For Language And Technology are 100% Hispanic.

Academy For Language And Technology

Summary:

Academy For Language And Technology is a public high school located in the Bronx, New York, serving 341 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #9, which is ranked 755 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has had a mixed performance history, with its statewide ranking ranging from 506 out of 519 high schools in 2020-2021 (0 stars) to 676 out of 1,228 high schools in 2022-2023 (2 stars). While the school outperforms the district and state averages in several subject areas, including Algebra I, Global History and Geography, Living Environment, and U.S. History and Government, it struggles in areas like Geometry, where its proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 76.8% and 97.5% over the past few years, with the most recent rate at 84.3%, and its dropout rate has also varied, ranging from 2.5% to 10.0%, with the latest rate at 4.9%. Additionally, Academy For Language And Technology has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 60.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the same district, such as Bronx High School Of Business and Bronx High School For Medical Science, have similar performance challenges, with low statewide rankings and test scores. However, some schools in a different district, like The College Academy and High School For Media & Communications, perform better in certain subject areas, such as Algebra II and English Language Arts. Additionally, Academy For Language And Technology spends between $15,110 and $18,668 per student, which is on the lower end compared to the nearby schools in the same district, and its student-teacher ratio of around 14:1 is also higher than some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its performance challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453

(718) 731-0219

District: New York City Geographic District # 9

SchoolDigger Rank:
713^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,186

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.7%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Language And Technology ranks worse than 57.4% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 22 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy For Language And Technology who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District # 9. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy For Language And Technology is 15.9, which is the highest among 23 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9! (See more...)

Compare Academy For Language And Technology employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy For Language And Technology is $18,186. 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy For Language And Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Language And Technology 713^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Academy For Language And Technology in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 9:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 9 755^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy For Language And Technology

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Rank History for all students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	17.83	920^th	1086	15.3%
2010	21.61	912^th	1117	18.4%
2011	20.98	950^th	1165	18.5%
2012	21.12	937^th	1198	21.8%
2013	15.58	992^nd	1217	18.5%
2014	21.09	960^th	1237	22.4%
2015	28.48	904^th	1255	28.0%
2016	22.69	1007^th	1255	19.8%
2017	13.87	1023^rd	1221	16.2%
2018	32.83	819^th	1210	32.3%
2019	19.68	957^th	1207	20.7%
2021	3.23	506^th	519	2.5%
2022	12.89	1032^nd	1190	13.3%
2023	45.95	676^th	1228	45.0%
2024	44.32	713^th	1242	42.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.60	54^th	546	90.1%
2019	68.90	104^th	565	81.6%
2021	41.37	15^th	23	34.8%
2022	55.89	149^th	481	69.0%
2023	92.49	19^th	583	96.7%
2024	86.66	28^th	637	95.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	37.89	654^th	1095	40.3%
2019	61.08	352^nd	1132	68.9%
2022	46.99	478^th	1038	53.9%
2023	39.39	645^th	1130	42.9%
2024	39.98	637^th	1144	44.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.59	127^th	1154	89.0%
2019	23.81	919^th	1179	22.1%
2022	15.05	960^th	1101	12.8%
2023	41.71	672^nd	1155	41.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.75	166^th	498	66.7%
2019	48.46	227^th	493	54.0%
2021	37.75	4^th	5	20.0%
2022	40.98	218^th	389	44.0%
2023	78.53	44^th	531	91.7%
2024	75.37	59^th	564	89.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.25	849^th	1176	27.8%
2019	22.94	921^st	1193	22.8%
2021	1.81	285^th	290	1.7%
2022	14.43	982^nd	1155	15.0%
2023	51.58	617^th	1197	48.5%
2024	50.12	638^th	1219	47.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.17	772^nd	1176	34.4%
2019	18.54	961^st	1190	19.2%
2021	3.97	347^th	354	2.0%
2022	11.81	1012^th	1154	12.3%
2023	41.75	691^st	1191	42.0%
2024	40.57	732^nd	1211	39.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy For Language And Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	31.22	561^st	815	31.2%
2021	8.25	61^st	64	4.7%
2022	20.96	616^th	760	18.9%
2023	47.30	395^th	851	53.6%
2024	59.77	294^th	865	66.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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by a parent
Sunday, February 10, 2013

One of the worst High Schools in the Bronx. Students are forced to eat lunch at 10 AM and must take unnecessary classes even if they don't wish to. The school's principal treats the students as if they were veterans in the Army. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Academy For Language And Technology

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Year	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	0	110	n/a	n/a	110
2009	0	197	n/a	n/a	197
2010	1	301	n/a	n/a	302
2011	2	362	0	0	364
2012	2	334	0	0	336
2013	3	314	0	0	317
2014	2	301	0	0	303
2015	1	321	0	0	322
2016	1	310	0	0	311
2017	1	316	0	0	317
2018	1	326	0	0	327
2019	0	319	0	0	319
2020	0	324	0	0	324
2021	0	371	0	0	371
2022	0	368	0	0	368
2023	0	321	0	20	341
2024	0	349	0	1	350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy For Language And Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	110	6.0	18.3	93.6
2009	197	16.5	11.9	83.2
2010	302	23.0	13.1	n/a
2011	364	25.0	14.5	90.4
2012	336	24.0	14.0	92.3
2013	317	23.0	13.7	97.5
2014	303	27.4	11.0	95.4
2015	322	23.0	14.0	97.5
2016	311	23.0	13.5	98.7
2017	317	22.8	13.8	98.1
2018	327	24.9	13.0	97.6
2019	319	22.9	13.8	100
2020	324	24.9	12.9	99.1
2021	371	25.9	14.2	100
2022	368	24.9	14.7	99.2
2023	341	23.0	14.8	99.7
2024	350	22.0	15.9	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy For Language And Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	110	6.0	18.3	93.6
2009	197	16.5	11.9	83.2
2010	302	23.0	13.1	n/a
2011	364	25.0	14.5	90.4
2012	336	24.0	14.0	92.3
2013	317	23.0	13.7	97.5
2014	303	27.4	11.0	95.4
2015	322	23.0	14.0	97.5
2016	311	23.0	13.5	98.7
2017	317	22.8	13.8	98.1
2018	327	24.9	13.0	97.6
2019	319	22.9	13.8	100
2020	324	24.9	12.9	99.1
2021	371	25.9	14.2	100
2022	368	24.9	14.7	99.2
2023	341	23.0	14.8	99.7
2024	350	22.0	15.9	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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