At a Glance
A District 8 alternative learning center for grades 6–12 in the Morrisania neighborhood
Best suited for
Students in grades 6–12 who need an alternative path to graduation — whether due to credit recovery, a non-traditional learning style, or circumstances that have made conventional settings a poor fit — and whose families can navigate a 2/5-train commute in the Morrisania area.
What stands out
- Serves grades 6 through 12 in a single building, offering continuity for older students who would otherwise transition between middle and high school
- Operates as an Alternative Learning Center, a non-traditional setting designed for students who haven't thrived in conventional schools
- Located within easy walking distance of three 2/5 train stations
Things to consider
- As an ALC, the school is designed for a specific population of students — families looking for a standard comprehensive high school experience may want to look elsewhere
- School-specific test scores, survey results, attendance figures, and demographic breakdowns are not available in the data provided, making it harder to compare directly to other District 8 schools
- The peer schools listed in the data are mostly K–8 institutions, so there are no direct secondary-school comparators in this dataset
- The surrounding neighborhood has a high poverty rate (34.7%), which can mean fewer local enrichment resources than families in other parts of the Bronx
Based on 2023-2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 8
Within the District 8 peer set provided, this is the only secondary or alternative-school option — the others are elementary and middle schools, including Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4 (96/100), Icahn Charter School 7 (75/100), Grand Concourse Academy Charter School (71/100), P.S. 304 Early Childhood School (71/100), P.S. 583 (66/100), and P.S. 75 School of Research and Discovery (66/100). That means families considering this school are really weighing whether an alternative-learning model fits their child, not whether it's outperforming a nearby traditional high school.
Academics
No school-specific proficiency data is available in this profile, so direct comparisons of ELA and math outcomes to the district averages (46.2% ELA, 48.0% math) cannot be drawn. What is clear is that class size — the only academic-adjacent metric provided — sits at 22.6, essentially the same as the District 8 average of 22.5, indicating comparable staffing conditions to other schools in the district.
Culture
Detailed survey and discipline metrics for this school are not included in the data provided, so day-to-day feel is hard to characterize quantitatively. As an ALC, the school is structured around the alternative-education model, which typically emphasizes smaller, more individualized settings, credit recovery, and flexible pacing — a different rhythm than a traditional comprehensive high school.
Community
School-level demographic data is not provided for this profile. The surrounding Morrisania neighborhood has a median household income of $33,049, a poverty rate of 34.7%, and just 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher — a community where many families face significant economic headwinds. Households with children make up 11.5% of the area, and homeownership is low at 8.9%, reflecting a largely renter population.
Neighborhood
Morrisania is a dense, working-class Bronx neighborhood where most residents rent rather than own, and a third of households live in poverty. The median home value of $503,718 sits in a market that is largely rental-driven, and the relatively low share of college-educated adults (14.9%) reflects a community where many families are navigating economic pressures day to day.
Families can reach the school via the 2 and 5 trains at Prospect Avenue (about a 4-minute walk), Intervale Avenue (about a 7-minute walk), and Jackson Avenue (about a 9-minute walk).
How to get in, step by step
Middle school (6th grade)
Middle school is one citywide application, made in 5th grade. We don't have Jane Addams Hs (ALC)'s program list, so read how each of its programs admits on MySchools before you rank it.
Middle school application
- Opened
- Wed, Oct 14
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 11
- Offers
- Wed, Apr 7
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the middle school application, in 5th grade.
- 2Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
High school (9th grade)
High school is one citywide application, made in 8th grade. We don't have Jane Addams Hs (ALC)'s program list, so read how each of its programs admits on MySchools before you rank it.
High school application
- Opened
- Tue, Oct 6
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 4
- Offers
- Wed, Mar 3
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the high school application, in 8th grade.
- 2Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Jane Addams Hs (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Jane Addams Hs (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Morrisania.
- What grades does Jane Addams Hs (ALC) serve?
- Jane Addams Hs (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is Jane Addams Hs (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- Jane Addams Hs (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 8.
- What neighborhood is Jane Addams Hs (ALC) in?
- Jane Addams Hs (ALC) is in Morrisania, Bronx.