Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship: A Bronx Case Study

Introduction

The Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship, founded in 2005 by the College Board, is a 6-12 school located in the South Bronx, later moving in 2008 to a new building in the northern part of the Bronx, shared with New World High School and the Bronxwood Preparatory Academy. This article will delve into the programs offered by the academy, its challenges, and its position within the broader educational landscape of the Bronx.

Virtual Enterprise Program

The Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship offers students the chance to create and run their own simulated business through the Virtual Enterprise program. This hands-on experience provides students with practical skills in business management, finance, marketing, and teamwork, preparing them for future entrepreneurial endeavors or careers in the business sector.

Challenges Faced

Despite its innovative programs, the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship faces significant challenges that impact its overall effectiveness and student well-being.

Poor Attendance and Low Graduation Rate

One of the most pressing issues is poor attendance, which significantly affects the learning environment and academic outcomes. The graduation rate is also well below the citywide average, indicating systemic problems that need to be addressed.

Safety Concerns

A concerning number of students, one-third of those who responded to the survey, reported feeling unsafe in hallways, bathrooms, and locker rooms. This lack of safety can lead to increased anxiety, decreased engagement in school activities, and a negative impact on academic performance.

Location and Nearby Schools

The Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship is located at 921 E 228th St, Bronx, New York 10466. It shares a building with New World High School and Bronxwood Preparatory Academy. The academy is situated in an area with a high concentration of schools, each with its own unique ranking and focus.

Nearby Schools

The area surrounding the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship is rich with educational institutions, each offering different programs and catering to various student interests and needs. Here is a list of nearby schools:

New World High School, located at 921 E 228th St, Bronx, New York 10466, ranks #526 in New York High Schools.
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy, also at 921 E 228th St, Bronx, New York 10466, ranks #812 in New York High Schools.
High School for Contemporary Arts, located at 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, New York 10467, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Aerospace High School, at 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, New York 10467, ranks #984 in New York High Schools.
Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Ar, 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, New York 10467, ranks #862 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Lab School, 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, New York 10467, ranks #870 in New York High Schools.
High School of Computers and Technology, 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, New York 10467, ranks #574 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Academy of Health Careers, 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, New York 10467, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Harry S Truman High School, located at 750 Baychester Ave, Bronx, New York 10475, ranks #634 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Health Sciences High School, 750 Baychester Ave, Bronx, New York 10475, ranks #760 in New York High Schools.
Dewitt Clinton High School, located at 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks #458 in New York High Schools.
World View High School, at 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks #541 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Collaborative High School, located at 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks #365 in New York High Schools.
Pelham Preparatory Academy, located at 925 Astor Ave, Bronx, New York 10469, ranks #657 in New York High Schools.
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science, at 925 Astor Ave, Bronx, New York 10469, ranks #312 in New York High Schools.
Astor Collegiate Academy, 925 Astor Ave, Bronx, New York 10469, ranks #494 in New York High Schools.
High School for Language and Innovation, 925 Astor Ave, Bronx, New York 10469, ranks #751 in New York High Schools.
Bronxdale High School, 925 Astor Ave, Bronx, New York 10469, ranks #972 in New York High Schools.
Bronx High School of Science, located at 75 W 205th St, Bronx, New York 10468, is a highly ranked school at #5 in New York High Schools.
Equality Charter School, located at 4140 Hutchinson River Pkwy E, Bronx, New York 10475, ranks #813 in New York High Schools.
High School of American Studies at Lehman College, at 2925 Goulden Ave, Bronx, New York 10468, is another top-ranked school at #6 in New York High Schools.
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts, 2040 Antin Pl, Bronx, New York 10462, ranks #707 in New York High Schools.
High School for Teaching and the Professions, 2780 Resevoir Ave, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks #837 in New York High Schools.
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, 2780 Reservoir Ave, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks #227 in New York High Schools.
Discovery High School, 2780 Reservoir Ave, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks #468 in New York High Schools.
Kingsbridge International High School, 2780 Reservoir Ave, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
International School for Liberal Arts, 2780 Reservoir Ave, Bronx, New York 10468, ranks #832 in New York High Schools.
Marie Curie High School-Nursing, 120 W 231st St, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #861 in New York High Schools.
Belmont Preparatory High School, 500 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #515 in New York High Schools.
Fordham High School for the Arts, 500 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #181 in New York High Schools.
Fordham Leadership Academy for Business and Technolo, 500 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #701 in New York High Schools.
Bronx High School for Law and Community Service, 500 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #593 in New York High Schools.
West Bronx Academy for the Future, 500 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #891 in New York High Schools.
Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School, 500 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #825 in New York High Schools.
Crotona International High School, 2474 Crotona Ave, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
High School for Energy and Technology, 2474 Crotona Ave, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #797 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (Base), 2474 Crotona Ave, Bronx, New York 10458, ranks #881 in New York High Schools.
International Leadership Charter School, 3030 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #677 in New York High Schools.
IN-Tech Academy, 2975 Tibbetts Ave, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #648 in New York High Schools.
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Middle School/High School 141), 660 W 237th St, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #348 in New York High Schools.
Marble Hill High School of International Studies, 99 Terrace View Ave, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #248 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Theatre High School, 99 Terrace View Ave, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #658 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy, 99 Terrace View Ave, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #987 in New York High Schools.
Bronx School of Law and Finance, 99 Terrace View Ave, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #967 in New York High Schools.
English Language Learners and International Suppor, 99 Terrace View Ave, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
New Visions Charter High School for Humanities (Th, 99 Terrace View Ave-rm 360, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #867 in New York High Schools.
New Visions Charter High School-Adv Math/Scie, 99 Terrace View Ave-rm 254, Bronx, New York 10463, ranks #474 in New York High Schools.
Theatre Arts Production Company School, 2225 Webster Ave, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Herbert H Lehman High School, 3000 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York 10461, ranks #729 in New York High Schools.
Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts, 3000 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York 10461, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Westchester Square Academy, 3000 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York 10461, ranks #905 in New York High Schools.
Pelham Lab High School, 3000 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York 10461, ranks #899 in New York High Schools.
Schuylerville Preparatory High School, 3000 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York 10461, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx River High School, 3000 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, New York 10461, ranks #766 in New York High Schools.
Wings Academy, 1122 E 180th St, Bronx, New York 10460, ranks #973 in New York High Schools.
Providing Urban Learners Success in Education High School, 560 E 179th St, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Eagle Academy for Young Men, 4143 3rd Ave, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #621 in New York High Schools.
Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School, 3896 10th Ave, New York, New York 10034, ranks #946 in New York High Schools.
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice, 1960 University Ave, Bronx, New York 10453, ranks #995 in New York High Schools.
East Bronx Academy for the Future, 1716 Southern Blvd, Bronx, New York 10460, ranks #777 in New York High Schools.
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx, 1865 Morris Ave, Bronx, New York 10453, ranks #482 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Leadership Academy High School, 1710 Webster Ave, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
The Cinema School, 1551 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10472, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Mott Hall V, 1551 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10472, ranks #713 in New York High Schools.
High School for Excellence and Innovation, 650 Academy St, New York, New York 10034, ranks #902 in New York High Schools.
Inwood Early College for Health and Information Technologies, 650 Academy St, New York, New York 10034, ranks #1,010 in New York High Schools.
Explorations Academy High School, 1619 Boston Rd, Bronx, New York 10460, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Envision Academy, 1619 Boston Rd, Bronx, New York 10460, ranks #833 in New York High Schools.
High School of World Cultures, 1300 Boynton Ave, Bronx, New York 10472, ranks #687 in New York High Schools.
Pan American International High School at Monroe, 1300 Boynton Ave, Bronx, New York 10472, ranks #96 in New York High Schools.
Metropolitan Soundview High School, 1300 Boynton Ave, Bronx, New York 10472, ranks #968 in New York High Schools.
Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science, 1300 Boynton Ave-3rd Fl, Bronx, New York 10472, ranks #755 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Preparatory Charter School, 3872 3rd Ave, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #545 in New York High Schools.
Mott Hall Bronx High School, 1595 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #406 in New York High Schools.
Validus Preparatory Academy, 1595 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #874 in New York High Schools.
Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science, 1595 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #662 in New York High Schools.
Academy for Language and Technology, 1700 Macombs Rd, Bronx, New York 10453, ranks #66 in New York High Schools.
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, 1021 Jennings St, Bronx, New York 10460, ranks #727 in New York High Schools.
College Academy, 549 Audubon Ave, New York, New York 10040, ranks #516 in New York High Schools.
High School for Media and Communications, 549 Audubon Ave, New York, New York 10040, ranks #355 in New York High Schools.
High School for Law and Public Service, 549 Audubon Ave, New York, New York 10040, ranks #631 in New York High Schools.
High School for Health Careers and Sciences, 549 Audubon Ave, New York, New York 10040, ranks #917 in New York High Schools.
City College Academy of the Arts, 4600 Broadway, New York, New York 10040, ranks #418 in New York High Schools.
Bronx High School of Business, 240 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx High School for Medical Science, 240 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #872 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Collelgiate Academy, 240 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #498 in New York High Schools.
Dreamyard Preparatory School, 240 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #678 in New York High Schools.
Claremont International High School, 240 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks #680 in New York High Schools.
New Directions Secondary School, 240 E 172nd St, Bronx, New York 10457, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Comprehensive Model School Project (CMSP), 1501 Jerome Ave, Bronx, New York 10452, ranks #314 in New York High Schools.
Gotham Collaborative High School, 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Millenium Art Academy, 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks #473 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Community High School, 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Bridges High School, 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks #278 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Compass High School, 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks #857 in New York High Schools.
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy, 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Eximius College Preparatory Academy, 1363 Fulton Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #521 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics, 1363 Fulton Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #152 in New York High Schools.
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School, 3630 3rd Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #616 in New York High Schools.
Metropolitan High School, 1180 Rev J A Polite Ave, Bronx, New York 10459, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Arena High School, 1440 Story Ave, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Latin School, 800 Home St, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #230 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School, 800 Home St, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School, 800 Home St-rm 205, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #317 in New York High Schools.
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, 511 W 182nd St, New York, New York 10033, ranks #529 in New York High Schools.
Aeci Ii: NYC Charter HS, 116 E 169th St, Bronx, New York 10452, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx International High School, 1110 Boston Rd, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
School for Excellence, 1100 Boston Rd, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
High School for Violin and Dance, 1100 Boston Rd, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #957 in New York High Schools.
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, 1110 Boston Rd, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #405 in New York High Schools.
South Bronx Community Charter High School, 1110 Washington Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #941 in New York High Schools.
Pharos Academy Charter School, 1001 Intervale Ave, Bronx, New York 10459, ranks #549 in New York High Schools.
Women's Academy of Excellence, 456 White Plains Rd, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Archimedes Academy-Math, Science, Technology, 456 White Plains Rd, Bronx, New York 10473, ranks #989 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Regional High School, 1010 Rev J A Polite Ave, Bronx, New York 10459, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx, 1010 Rev J A Polite Ave, Bronx, New York 10459.
New Visions AIM Charter High School II, 1010 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, New York 10459, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists, 928 Simpson St, Bronx, New York 10459, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
New Visions Charter High School-Advanced Math/Science II, 900 Tinton Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #445 in New York High Schools.
New Visions Charter High School for Humanities II, 900 Tinton Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School, 730 Bryant Ave, Bronx, New York 10474, ranks #534 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning, 250 E 164th St, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks #284 in New York High Schools.
Longwood Preparatory Academy, 965 Longwood Ave, Bronx, New York 10459, ranks #696 in New York High Schools.
Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice, 244 E 163rd St, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks #464 in New York High Schools.
AECI Charter High School, 838 Brook Ave, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks #838 in New York High Schools.
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School, 180 W 165th St, Bronx, New York 10452, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School, 778 Forest Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathemat, 501 W 165th St, New York, New York 10032, ranks #235 in New York High Schools.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Ii, 671 Prospect Ave, Bronx, New York 10456, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Mott Haven Village Prep High School, 701 St Anns Ave, Bronx, New York 10455, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College, 701 St Anns Ave, Bronx, New York 10455, ranks #70 in New York High Schools.
KIPP Academy Charter School, 250 E 156th St-4th Fl, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks #18 in New York High Schools.
Careers in Sports High School, 730 Concourse Village W, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Leadership Academy II High School, 730 Concourse Village W, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science, 600 St Anns Ave, Bronx, New York 10455, ranks #429 in New York High Schools.
University Prep Charter High School, 600 St Ann's Ave-4th Fl, Bronx, New York 10455, ranks #543 in New York High Schools.
Alfred E Smith Career and Technical High School, 333 E 151st St, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks #849 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Haven High School, 333 E 151st St, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Bronx Design and Construction Academy, 333 E 151st St, Bronx, New York 10451, ranks #969 in New York High Schools.
Community Health Academy of the Heights, 504 W 158th St, New York, New York 10033, ranks #256 in New York High Schools.
Mott Haven Community High School, 455 Southern Blvd, Bronx, New York 10455, ranks between #1,012 and #1,233 in New York High Schools.
Hero High School, 455 Southern Blvd, Bronx, New York 10455, ranks #935 in New York High Schools.
American Dream Charter School, 403 Concord Ave, Bronx, New York 10454, ranks #499 in New York High Schools.
Frederick Douglass Academy, 2581 7th Ave, New York, New York 10039, ranks #975 in New York High Schools.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School, 360 E 145th St, Bronx, New York 10454.

Addressing the Challenges

To improve the Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship, several key areas need to be addressed.

Improving Attendance

Strategies to improve attendance could include:

Incentive Programs: Implementing rewards for consistent attendance.
Mentorship Programs: Pairing students with mentors who can provide support and encouragement.
Addressing Root Causes: Identifying and addressing the reasons behind student absenteeism, such as transportation issues or home environment challenges.

Raising the Graduation Rate

To increase the graduation rate, the school could focus on:

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Academic Support: Providing tutoring, extra help sessions, and individualized learning plans.
Counseling Services: Offering guidance and support to help students navigate academic and personal challenges.
Career Readiness Programs: Equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed for post-graduation success, whether in college or a career.

Enhancing School Safety

Creating a safer school environment involves:

Increased Supervision: Increasing the presence of staff in hallways, bathrooms, and locker rooms.
Conflict Resolution Programs: Implementing programs that teach students how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Anonymous Reporting Systems: Providing a way for students to report safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

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