Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies

Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, located in the historic Morris Educational Campus in the Bronx, is widely recognized for its supportive and welcoming community, where parents and students often describe it as a second home. The school emphasizes a "learning by doing" approach through project-based learning, culminating in annual "Roundtable" presentations. A notable strength is its comprehensive college and career readiness focus, offering several Advanced Placement courses and free on-site College Now classes, alongside financial literacy, paid apprenticeships, and a dedicated mentoring program for every student. The school also provides an Arts Diploma Endorsement, reflecting its visual arts focus, and a wide array of clubs. While the 4-year graduation rate of 85% is at the citywide 25th percentile, and the 58.5% college enrollment rate is near the citywide 25th percentile, Regents pass rates in most subjects are low, with English at 50%, Geometry at 13.2%, and Algebra I at 21.8%. Student-reported safety is slightly below average, and the school operates within a shared campus, requiring uniforms and utilizing metal detectors.