New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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ABRAMSON SCI ACADEMY<br />
Public Charter | Grades: 9th -12th<br />
www.collegiateacademies.org<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Abramson Sci Academy is <strong>to</strong> prepare all scholars for college success<br />
equipped with the passion <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong>ols <strong>to</strong> strengthen any community they choose.<br />
5552 Read Blvd.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70127<br />
(504) 373-6264<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Rhonda Dale<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 20<br />
Hours of Operation: 820 AM <strong>to</strong> 400 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: College Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Continuum of services<br />
based on student need including supports within general<br />
education classrooms, community-based classrooms,<br />
resource classrooms; Journey Program provides individual<br />
<strong>and</strong> group counseling <strong>and</strong> behavioral supports, REACH<br />
program provides academic support <strong>and</strong> Opportunities.<br />
Academy providing 18-21 programming; Lift-enabled<br />
special needs transportation provided.<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 600<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Environmental Science, English Literature <strong>and</strong> Composition, English<br />
Language <strong>and</strong> Composition, American His<strong>to</strong>ry, Calculus <strong>and</strong> Comparative Government.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Delgado, UNO, Bard<br />
NOCCA Participation: Half day, transportation not provided.<br />
Arts in Education: Music, Drama, Talented Visual Arts<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: Audio/Video Editing, Coding<br />
Transportation Services: <strong>School</strong> bus (including bus following after-school activities).<br />
Uniforms Required: Yes. Average cost $35. Uniforms By Logo Express.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: Out-of-state field trips <strong>to</strong> colleges <strong>and</strong> universities; summer internships <strong>and</strong><br />
summer college experiences; student advisory for college readiness; teachers on call after school for additional<br />
support.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Student government association, scholar ambassador program,<br />
drama club, art club, dance team, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Geeks at Work, student men<strong>to</strong>ring program, peer<br />
mediation, marching b<strong>and</strong>, majorettes, anchorettes <strong>and</strong> color guard.<br />
Team Sports: Basketball (Boys <strong>and</strong> Girls), Cheerleading, Dance, Flag Team, Football, Track, Volleyball (Girls),<br />
Co-ed Cross Country.<br />
Other Campus Features: Br<strong>and</strong> new building opened in November 2015. Gym, Black box theatre, state of the<br />
art classrooms, <strong>and</strong> computer lab.<br />
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Aligned with state graduation requirements<br />
(Core 4 curriculum, 24 units <strong>to</strong> graduate,<br />
must pass 3 of 4 End of Course exams.).<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Open enrollment, no academic entrance<br />
requirements.<br />
Tuition: N/A<br />
Financial Assistance: N/A<br />
Applications Due: February 22, 2019<br />
Application Process: OneApp Centralized Enrollment.<br />
(Visit www.enrollnola.org)<br />
Admission Contact: info@sciacademy.org<br />
info@sciacademy.org<br />
(504) 373 6264<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 85.3 B 76.6 B<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 85.5 B<br />
Avg. ACT Score 18.6 18.2<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA 2.81 2.81<br />
Graduation Rate 69% 83%<br />
TOPS Eligible 80% 60%<br />
Dropout Rate 3.7% 1%<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 97%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 29.1% 28.5%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 13.1% 19.1%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 1.3% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0.5% 1.3%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/A N/R<br />
Two-Year College N/R N/R<br />
Public Four-Year College/University N/R N/R<br />
Private Four-Year College/University N/R N/R<br />
70 N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />
*2019-2020 Career Pathway