ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 173 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (OCA), located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is a small, public high school that prioritizes a personalized approach to education. Established in partnership with the Henry Street Settlement, the school is built on the philosophy that every student deserves a supportive community and the resources necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond. Its small size allows for close relationships between students and staff, fostering an environment where teachers can provide targeted academic and social-emotional support.

The school’s curriculum is centered on project-based learning and inquiry, designed to prepare students for the rigors of college. Because of its deep integration with the Henry Street Settlement, OCA students benefit from unique wrap-around services, including comprehensive college counseling, internship opportunities, and mental health resources. By blending academic achievement with community involvement and social support, ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY aims to empower students from diverse backgrounds to become active, capable, and confident citizens of their community.

For more information, contact ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY at (212) 406-9411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.