New York City Schools See Success In New Century High Schools
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New York City Schools Thrive with New Century High Schools
Overview
In the past five years, New York City Schools have experienced significant progress through the New Century High Schools (NCHS) initiative, backed by prominent organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, and the Open Society Institute. With a $70 million investment, the project aims to create smaller, more focused high school communities, offering students diverse pathways toward college and careers.
Progress and Success
Today, 83 New Century High Schools educate over 13,000 students, standing out from traditional high schools in several ways. With a population of about 400 students each, these schools are housed within larger campuses but maintain a more personalized environment.
The educational approach of NCHS also sets it apart. Emphasizing teen development and adhering to stringent standards, these schools tackle long-standing issues in New York City Schools, such as attendance and graduation rates. NCHS demands a 92% attendance rate and requires that 80% of its students pass the rigorous NYS Regents exam for graduation.
Factors Behind Success
The success of NCHS is not only reflected in meeting these demanding standards but also in the growing interest from parents and students. Key to this triumph are partnerships with social or business organizations, which bring expertise and community involvement into the schools' thematic frameworks. Regular reports funded by sponsors like the Carnegie Corporation closely monitor the progress.
Findings from these reports are encouraging. On average, NCHS students outperform peers in traditional high schools by 23% in terms of being on track for graduation by 11th grade. The New Century High Schools also excel in credit accumulation, promotion rates, attendance, and overall academic achievements. Many educators see these more intimate, focused setups as a promising alternative to the old large-school model.
Future Prospects
In 2006, the Annenberg Foundation contributed an additional $20 million to New Vision for Public Schools, which oversees the initiative, aiming to sustain and expand the development of small high schools. Feedback from parents, educators, students, and the community at large has been overwhelmingly positive. Currently, NCHS buildings are spread across four boroughs, with plans for further expansion. The continued success of this initiative is poised to shape the future of publicly funded, privately supported education in New York City.
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