Adlai E. Stevenson High School (New York City)
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| Adlai E. Stevenson High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1980 Lafayette Avenue, Public high school | |
| Closed | June, 2009 |
| School district | New York City Department of Education |
| Principal | John Tornifolio |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 250 |
| Website | School website dead link |
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Adlai E. Stevenson High School was a
Soundview section of the Bronx
.
The New York City Department of Education closed the school in June 2009, owing to poor performance (high truancy, violence and a low graduation rate). New, specialty schools were created as part of the New Century Schools initiative. The high schools on the Stevenson Campus are:[1][2]
- Bronx Community High School
- Bronx Guild (X452)
- Gateway School for Environmental Research and Technology (X295)
- Millennium Art Academy (X312)
- Pablo Neruda Academy for Architecture and World Studies (X305)
- School for Community Research and Learning (X540)
- Bronx Compass (X561)
In addition to the five high schools, two middle schools are collocated on campus:
- Bronx Bridges High School (X432)
- Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy, A College Board School (X376)
Notable alumni
- Monique Holsey-Hyman - politician, social worker, and professor
- NBA basketball player for the Boston Celtics.
See also
References
- ^ "Adlai E. Stevenson High School". InsideSchools.org. Archived from the original on 2013-01-20. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "School Search". New York City Department of Education. Archived from the original on 2013-01-20. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
External links