High School of World Cultures
Grades: 9-12Our Insights
What’s Special
Cooking lessons to teach English to new immigrants.
The Downside
Discipline problems, poor attendance and low graduation rates
Housed in the Monroe Educational Campus, The High School of World Cultures is designed to teach English to new immigrants, some of whom have had little education in their home countries. Two certified chefs teach cooking, a way to learn work skills while practicing English.
Unfortunately, both teachers and students say there are problems with order and discipline, according to school surveys. Graduation rates are well below the citywide average. Attendance is poor, and about half the students miss more than a month of school, according to Department of Education statistics. There are metal detectors at the entrance of the building. (Clara Hemphill, statistics, July 2018)
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Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryHigh School of World Cultures (X09X)
Program Description:
We offer a range of English as a New Language (ENL) services, including a Transitional Bilingual program in Spanish and stand-alone ENL services. Students have a choice in 10th grade from the CTE in Culinary Arts program, BUILD Entrepreneurship program or Visual Arts sequence. All students have the option of participating in Advanced Placement courses.
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
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Contact & Location
Location
1300 Boynton Avenue
Bronx
NY
10472
Buses: Bx11, Bx21, Bx27, Bx35, Bx36, Bx4, Bx4A, Bx9, BxM6, Q44-SBS
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This school shares the James Monroe Educational campus with four other schools
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