ARTURO A SCHOMBURG SATELLITE ACADEMY BRONX

ARTURO A SCHOMBURG SATELLITE ACADEMY BRONX is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 180 students offering grade levels from 10th 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 12 teachers, ARTURO A SCHOMBURG SATELLITE ACADEMY BRONX has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx is a transfer high school located in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx. Part of the New York City Department of Education’s network of "Satellite Academies," the school is specifically designed to serve over-aged and under-credited students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. It offers a smaller, more personalized learning environment that prioritizes student-teacher relationships, flexible scheduling, and a supportive academic atmosphere to help students get back on track toward earning their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a "student-centered" approach, focusing on project-based learning and social-emotional growth rather than just standardized testing. By maintaining a smaller student body, Schomburg Satellite Academy fosters a close-knit community where staff members provide intensive academic and personal counseling. This model is intended to remove common barriers to graduation, providing a pathway for students to complete their requirements while preparing them for post-secondary opportunities, including college and career readiness.

For more information, contact ARTURO A SCHOMBURG SATELLITE ACADEMY BRONX at (718) 518-3050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.