MORRIS ACADEMY FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES

www.bxmacs.org

435 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies (MACS), located in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, is a public secondary school dedicated to fostering a rigorous, college-preparatory environment. The school is built on a philosophy of "collaborative studies," emphasizing small class sizes and a community-centered approach where students, teachers, and families work in partnership. By integrating project-based learning with a structured curriculum, the school aims to develop critical thinking skills and academic independence, preparing its diverse student body for the demands of higher education and professional success.

Beyond its academic focus, Morris Academy is known for prioritizing social-emotional development and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and support services designed to create a nurturing atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of Bronx students. By maintaining a supportive and safe culture, MACS strives to empower its students to become active participants in their own learning and responsible citizens within their local community.

435

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORRIS ACADEMY FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	315
Black	110
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
315 (72.6 %)
Black
110 (25.3 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Phone:	(718)617-5312
Website:	http://www.bxmacs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 112

Ungraded 1