If you are the parent of an entering 8th grader in September, it is time to look for a high school. Baruch College Campus HS (BCCHS) is a gem of the NYC public school system. They recently graduated their fifth class of which my daughter was a member. It has been sited as one of the country's best public high schools by US News and Business Reports and a 100% college acceptance rate of their students. Located on the campus of Baruch College, their space is limited but that does nothing to diminish the school spirit fostered here. Small enough that almost all the teachers know each and every student, it is a young school led by the dynamic Alicia Perez-Katz and her staff of teachers, many of whom are in their mid 20's & 30's. All subjects are taught at the honors level and extra curricular activities are actively encouraged; there are no home rooms as such but each group of about 20-25 students are assigned to an advisory with a teacher who remains with them through graduation. In addition to the dynamic faculty, the school also has a very active PTA .
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