New World High School

New World High School in the Bronx is recognized for its dedicated support of English Language Learners (ELLs), with students from many countries speaking diverse languages. The school is an authorized IB Middle Years Program (MYP) school and a candidate for the IB Diploma Program, offering a rigorous curriculum where students can earn college credits. Parents and students consistently praise the strong sense of community and the helpful, caring, and understanding nature of the teachers, who are noted for making lessons engaging and providing personalized support, especially for newcomers. The school boasts a high attendance rate, well above the citywide median, and a very low suspension rate. Its graduation rate is at the citywide median, and college enrollment is above average. However, Regents pass rates are mixed, with some subjects showing lower proficiency compared to citywide averages. While student surveys indicate a strong sense of safety within the school, some external reviews have raised concerns about neighborhood safety. The school occupies a modern building in Bronxdale, sharing facilities that include a weight room, gymnastics room, and a large gym.