The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem
http://www.ywlfoundation.org/network_schl_harl.htm
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE (9th grade) - November 1st: 5-7 pm
 The
Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem (TYWLS)
was the first all-girls public school to open in the nation
in at least twenty-five years. The school was established
in 1996 to serve inner city young women who previously did not have
the choice or access to thrive in a single-gender environment.
At TYWLS, all students are instilled with a sense of community,
ethical principles responsible decision-making. Our students
are expected to achieve, work hard, and every girl is expected
to go to college.
General Information
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Grade Level: 7-12 |
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Enrollment: 422 |
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In all seven graduating classes at TYWLS, 100% of students were accepted to college. |
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87% of TYWLS alumnae are still enrolled in college or have graduated. |
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Demographics: 66% Latina; 33% African American; 1% other. |
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Approximately 75% of students come from Harlem. |
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85% of students attending the school receive reduced
or free lunch. |
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All girls must apply to enter in the 7th or 9th grades.
It is not a gifted school. We look for students who are
motivated to learn and want to attend a single-gender school. |
Results and Statistics
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100% of graduates accepted to college – 7th year in a row! |
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2007 Graduation Rate: 97%,
compared to 50% in other NYC public high schools |
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Attendance: 95.5 % compared to 88%
in other Region 9 schools |
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The school is consistently ranked one
of NYC’s top performing public schools. |
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In 2005, TYWLS was named a National Breakthrough high school by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The school was recognized for being a high poverty, high minority school that graduates an impressive number of students and sends them to college. |
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TYWLS was ranked as #1 school in the
city for bringing struggling 8th graders to graduation
on time by Advocates for Children and Inside Schools.org. |
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In November 2004, the National Education
Trust recognized TYLWS as one of only two "High Performing
Secondary Schools" in the nation. |
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Percentage of Students Passing New
York State Regent Exams (2006-2007 school year): |
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English - 100% (ELA) |
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Spanish - 100% |
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US History - 100% |
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Living Environment/Biology - 100% |
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Math - 100% |
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Earth Science - 100% |
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2007 7th Grade ELA Results: 100% of
TYWLS students are meeting/exceeding standards. |
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TYWLS Robotics Team won 1st place at the regional Young Science Achievers Program, sponsored by Lucent. |
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East Harlem partners included Step Up Drama, Barnard (SAT Prep), NYC Philharmonic, Energy Up, NY Academy of Medicine, Trout in the Classroom, El Museo del Barrio and Mt. Sinai Medical Mentors, Lamont-Doherty Observatory, Open Doors Theatre Program, and many, many more. |
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To read what Inside Schools has to say about TYWLS, East Harlem
please click here.
Contact information
Principal: Dr. Althea Tyson
CollegeBound Counselor: Chris Farmer
105 East 106th Street
New York, NY 10029-4623
Phone: (212) 289-7593
Fax: (212) 289-7728
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