The Young Women’s Leadership Network School,
Astoria (Queens, New York)
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/30/Q286/default.htm
In 2006, The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria (TYWLS, Astoria) opened with a class of sixth graders – this is our first school serving students younger than grade 7. TYWLS, Astoria is a replication of our flagship school in East Harlem, in partnership with the NYC Department of Education and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The school prepares low- income students of color with an outstanding college-prep education, offering a personalized, dynamic, hands-on learning environment where girls can thrive academically.
Location: |
23-15 Newtown Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 |
| Principal: |
Laura Mitchell
lmitche10@schools.nyc.gov |
| Grade Levels: |
6-8 |
| Enrollment: |
245 |
| Student Profile: |
46.53% Hispanic; 27.34% Asian/Pacific Islander; 6.12% Black; 20% White.
75% eligible free or reduced lunch (2007-2008 lunch data) |
| 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 |
Results and Accomplishments:
- Attendance was 98% for the 2007-2008 school year, well above New York City averages.
- 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%.
- In Math, 6th grade students outperformed peers in their Region by 18%; the City by 25%.
- Based on the NYC Department of Education (DOE) 2006-2007 Learning Environment Survey, parents and students rated the TYWLS, Astoria school almost 3 points higher (on a scale of 1-10 points) for “Safety and Respect” than other New York City schools.
- Teacher retention rate from 2006 to 2007 was 100%.
Foundation Supported Activities:
YWLF 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. YWLN’s CollegeBound Initiative program works with our girls beginning in grade 7 to build early college awareness and help attain college access. YWLN also supports new program initiatives, summer programs, after school programs and special events like career days, leadership lectures and more. For principals and teachers, YWLN provides single-sex professional development, grants and leadership support
Contact information
Principal:
Laura Mitchell
lmitche10@schools.nyc.gov
23-15 Newtown Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
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