ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY

ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 327 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 24 teachers, ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The **ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY (ALT)**, located at 1700 Macombs Road in the Bronx, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is specifically designed to support the academic and social growth of English Language Learners (ELLs). Its mission centers on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates language acquisition with core subjects, ensuring that students develop proficiency in English while mastering content in mathematics, science, and the humanities.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on technology integration to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. By fostering a culturally responsive environment, the ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY aims to bridge the achievement gap for immigrant students and those from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school community is known for its supportive atmosphere, offering various extracurricular activities and personalized guidance to help students successfully transition into higher education and career opportunities.

For more information, contact ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY at (718) 731-0219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.