El mejor
Townsend Harris
Puntuación: 195.4
Etnias:
- White/Non-hispanic: 37.1%
- Black/Non-hispanic: 7.3%
- Hispanic: 11.6%
- Asian/Pacific Islander: 43.9%
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 0%
Lugar: Queens
Ratio alumno-profesor: 20
Hay un comentario de un alumno sobre el instituto que dice:
Townsend Harris High School is an exemplary academic institution. I am in my third year there. I enjoy the school and I feel that it is a very safe and desirable atmosphere. The students are very friendly, and all the students seem to have an underlying connection to each other, as they are all determined and intelligent people. As much as I enjoy the school and am very grateful for such a great opportunity to attend said school, I feel that there is a lot of unnecessary and tedious school work assigned. I also feel that the school is very competitive in its nature, and that the discipline code and security measures taken to ensure a safe environment are sometimes a bit extraneous. The staff is very friendly, yet I have come across many stringent instructors who have denied me a certain grade because they believe I didn't deserve such a grade. Although these things hang a damper over my opinion of the school, but I am proud of Townsend's superior athletics. Not only does Townsend excel in academics, but also in sports! We have many PSAL teams open to both boys and girls, including a 3-year undefeated girls' swim team, champions in girls' and boys' fencing and an outstanding track team.
I enjoy the many education opportunities offered at Townsend, including the many clubs and exciting electives that are offered.
Overall, I would say that I enjoy going to Townsend Harris, but if you're considering applying and don't feel that you can handle a rigorous curriculum and hours of homework (yes, usually about four!) then this is not the school for you!"
Vamos, parece un instituto modélico. Veamos ahora el peor:
El peor
Alfred E. Smith Vocational
Puntuación: 0.4
Etnias:
- White/Non-hispanic: 1.0%
- Black/Non-hispanic: 32.6%
- Hispanic: 63.9%
- Asian/Pacific Islander: 1.9%
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Lugar: Bronx
Ratio alumnos-profesor: 16
Hay un comentario significativo de un profesor que dice:
"My name is Alfred and I was a substitute at this school and I was almost killed during lunch period. There are fights fought even during rest period."
Vamos, que tiene que ser un infierno para los profesores :)
En cuanto a razas parece que hay una correlación en general. Donde más blancos y asiaticos hay mejores notas. Donde más hispanos y negros peores notas.
Por otro lado en el Townsend Harris para entrar hay que ser un máquina, mientras que en el Alfred solo dan el procedimiento del Departamento de Educación, mediante un método llamado "Screened", en el que se evalua la nota media de septimo grado para ordenar a los solicitantes. Aunque también pone que se da prioridad a los alumnos con habla hispana. Por otro lado el Alfred parece más bien un centro de FP porque se enseña una especie de módulo en automoción.
También es curioso que el ratio de alumnos sea mayor en el instituto con mejor puntuación que en el peor, lo que rompe un mito educativo. Y curioso también: ambos centros son públicos.