525 East Houston Street, Manhattan

Average Class Size: 22

Progress Report Grade: B

Average Daily Attendance: 95%

SAT Score: 1806

Graduation Rate: 92%

Dropout Rate: 1%

College Entrance: 100% accepted, 95% attend four-year schools

TOUTED by President Obama at this year’s NAACP conference, Bard graduates earn both a high school diploma and associate’s degree. After accelerated high school requirements, a college curriculum starts in 11th grade. In-house staff teaches college courses. Skills needed for college – like time management – are emphasized. Three hours of homework a night. At least 25% of students are low-income. No gym. Many clubs focus on community service.