A 2009 evaluation that randomly paired 1,000 very poor readers with mentors found that,
over the
course of a single
school year, the students who had been
tutored by Experience Corps volunteers made 60 % more progress in reading comprehension than those who did not have
tutors.
8 Advanced Placement
courses (AP); Sports programs include: Basketball, Volleyball and Softball; Four -
year Art Academy program includes classes at the Metropolitan Museum
of Art and the Frick Museum (internships for those qualified); Mercy College High
School Achievement Program and St. John's University College Advantage Program for eligible Juniors and Seniors; Peer
Tutoring Program;
Over 30 Extra-curricular clubs including: Liberty LEADS, National Honor Society, Guitar Club, Anime Club, Umoja Dare Step Team, Musical Theater, MSG Varsity Media Club, Retreat Team, Serviam Leaders, Student Council.