Pulse High School

560 East 179th St, Bronx, NY 10455 | (718) 294-0230
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 208
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 208 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 560 E 179th St, Bronx, NY 10455
  • Principal or Admin: Carol Wiggins
School Operational Details
  • Alternative School
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 208
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 14.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 74 (35.6%)
  • Females: 134 (64.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Pulse High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.5%
Black7636.5%
Asian--
Hispanic12962.0%
White21.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Pulse High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade146.7%
10th Grade8440.4%
11th Grade6933.2%
12th Grade3014.4%
Ungraded115.3%
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
29.0%
District:
64.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
98.0%
District:
71.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
21.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
66.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
1.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
14.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
11.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
11.0%
District:
7.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
36.0%
District:
37.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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