The College Academy

The College Academy, located on the historic George Washington Campus in Washington Heights, is a high school dedicated to college preparation, emphasizing rigorous academics and personalized attention within a small school setting. The school is known for providing guidance and support to help students achieve their post-secondary goals, offering Advanced Placement (AP) and college courses that allow juniors and seniors to earn free college credits. The school boasts a strong 95% graduation rate, which is well above the citywide median, and its college enrollment rate of 68.1% is also above average. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with survey results showing near-universal satisfaction with the school's environment and support. While students generally report feeling safe, student survey results indicate areas for improvement regarding student-on-student issues like bullying, physical altercations, and substance use. Some math and science Regents scores are below the citywide median, though English, U.S. History, and Global History Regents pass rates are strong. The school also offers a Dual Language Spanish program.