100 Hester Street, Manhattan

Average Class Size: 25

Progress Report Grade: A

Average Daily Attendance: 92%

SAT Score: 1335

Graduation Rate: 86%

Dropout Rate: 6%

College Entrance: About 95% attend

COLLEGE prep starts with a summer orientation for freshman at Pace University’s Westchester campus. It continues for all four years, with a mock application process in 11th grade. Kids can take college courses. Extra English and writing throughout. Transitional career program for kids not going to college. At least 180 hours of community service required. Tight community – each year, kids eat Thanksgiving lunch together.