NY Post “Next big schools” (New Visions Schools)
The next big things
They may not crack the top 50, but these rising schools are on the verge of greatness
While New York City’s most elite and selective schools accept only kids with top grades and test scores, others take students who struggled in middle school — and then work wonders. The best of these inclusive schools strive to whip students into shape for a top college or well-paying career. The Department of Education and Insideschools.org, an independent guide to public schools, identified some up-and-coming gems.
East-West School of International Studies
46-21 Colden Street, Queens
This unique Flushing school offers up to four years of Chinese, Japanese and Korean, Asian-inspired arts and sports such as anime, Korean drumming, Chinese calligraphy and judo. Some students go on trips to China and Japan, but families usually pay the airfare. Honors courses in calculus, economics, physics and marine biology. The school does not yet offer AP classes, but students can take college classes through CUNY’s College Now program.