The Young Women’s Leadership Network School of
Astoria
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/30/Q286/default.htm
In 2006, The Young Women’s Leadership School (TWYLS) of Astoria opened with a class of sixth graders – this is our first school serving students younger than grade seven. TYWLS of Astoria is a replication of our flagship school, TWYLS of East Harlem, in partnership with the NYC Department of Education and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The school offers low-income students an outstanding college-preparatory education, attention, and, hands-on learning where girls can thrive academically.
Contact: |
23-15 Newtown Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
Phone: (718) 267-2839
Fax: (718) 728-0218 |
| Principal: |
Laura Mitchell
lmitche10@schools.nyc.gov |
| CBI Counselor: |
Lawrence Alexander
lalexander@the-cbi.org |
| Grade Levels: |
6-10 |
| Enrollment: |
334 |
| Demographics: |
46% Hispanic, 28% Asian, 21% Caucasian, 5% Black
75% eligible for free or reduced lunch |
| Admissions: |
Informed choice; open to students of all academic levels with the desire to attend a single-sex school and go to college. |
| Partners: |
Alvin Ailey Arts in Education, Museum of the Moving Image, City Parks Foundation PowerPlay NYC, Brooklyn Arts Council, National Coalition on Women’s Health and Christadora, Intrepid Air & Space Museum. |
| PSO Partner: |
New Visions for Public Schools |
Recent Results, Accomplishments, & Awards:
- Average school attendance in NYC public schools during the 2008-2009 school year was between 80% and 95%, while TYWLS of Astoria had an attendance rate of 97.1%!
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- In the 2006-2007 school year, 6th grade students outperformed peers in their Region on the English Language Arts (ELA) Exam by over 25%; the city by over 21%.
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- In Math, 6th grade students outperformed peers in their Region by 18%; the City by 25%.
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- Based on the NYC Department of Education (DOE) 2006-2007 Learning Environment Survey, parents and students rated the TYWLS of Astoria school almost 3 points higher (on a scale of 1-10 points) for “Safety and Respect” than other New York City schools.
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Foundation Supported Activities:
YWL Network (YWLN) develops partnerships and provides resources and direct support services to our students and staff. Our work focuses on four priority areas: College Preparation, Math, Science and Technology, Leadership and Female Adolescent Development. A full-time CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) counselor works with girls beginning with the first tenth grade class to help attain college access. We also support new program initiatives, summer programs, after school programs and special events like career days, leadership lectures and more. YWLN supports its teachers and principals by providing professional development, teacher grants, and leadership support.
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