City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology is a public high school located in New York City, United States, that focuses on STEM education and is affiliated with the New York City Department of Education. The school has partnerships with institutions such as the City University of New York, New York University, and the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Students at the school have the opportunity to participate in programs such as the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates and the MIT Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math initiative. The school's curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as aerospace engineering at companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin, as well as architecture at firms like Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Kohn Pedersen Fox.

● History

The school was founded in 2003 as part of the New York City Department of Education's efforts to increase access to STEM education for students in New York City. The school's founding was supported by organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the National Science Foundation. The school's first principal was a graduate of the Columbia University Teachers College and had previously worked at schools such as the Bronx High School of Science and the Stuyvesant High School. The school has since become a model for STEM education in the United States, with visitors from schools such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology.

● Academics

The school offers a range of academic programs, including courses in computer science using languages such as Java and Python, as well as engineering courses that use software such as Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks. Students also have the opportunity to take advanced courses in mathematics and science, such as calculus and physics, which are taught by instructors with degrees from institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Michigan. The school's curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as biotechnology at companies like Genentech and Amgen, as well as environmental engineering at firms like CH2M and AECOM. Students also have the opportunity to participate in programs such as the Intel Science Talent Search and the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology.

● Campus

The school is located in a state-of-the-art facility in Brooklyn, New York City, which was designed by the architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. The campus features a range of facilities, including laboratories equipped with equipment from companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Agilent Technologies, as well as a library with a collection of books and journals from publishers such as McGraw-Hill and Pearson Education. The school also has a range of computer labs with software from companies like Microsoft and Adobe Systems. The campus is also home to a range of student organizations, including chapters of the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers.

● Student Life

Students at the school have the opportunity to participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams such as the New York City Public Schools Athletic League and clubs such as the Robotics Club and the Debate Team. The school also has a range of student organizations, including chapters of the American Red Cross and the Key Club. Students also have the opportunity to participate in programs such as the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars and the Google Computer Science Summer Institute. The school's student government is affiliated with the National Association of Student Councils and has hosted events such as the TEDxYouth@CPHS conference.

● Notable Alumni

Graduates of the school have gone on to attend institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the California Institute of Technology, and the University of California, Berkeley. Alumni have also been accepted into programs such as the Google Summer of Code and the Microsoft Research Fellowship. Notable alumni include graduates who have worked at companies such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon, as well as those who have started their own companies, such as Dropbox and Airbnb. Alumni have also been recognized for their achievements, including awards such as the National Medal of Science and the MacArthur Fellowship.

Category:High schools in New York City