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High School of Applied Communication

DBN 24Q267  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The High School of Applied Communication is committed to developing a productive learning environment that fosters meaningful and respectful collaboration among students, staff, parents and guardians, and the community in order to achieve common goals. With a strong focus on promoting literacy and communication skills across the curriculum, instruction is delivered through an individualized, standards-based, and authentic learning program. Routines, active engagement, and opportunities to apply new knowledge characterize all the classes, supporting a culture of responsibility, citizenship and self-directed, lifelong learning.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Queens students or residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to Queens students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 38% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 38% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 465 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 30-20 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City NY 11101 (40.744175, -73.937004)
    Subway 7 to 33rd St ; E, M, R to Queens Plaza ; G to Court Sq - 23rd St ; N, Q to Queensboro Plaza
    Website www.hsacny.com
    Graduation Rate 81.6%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 60.0%
    College Career Rate 51.0%
    Pct Stu Safe 91.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 407
    Attendance Rate 88.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 437
    SAT Math 435
    SAT Writing 441
    Total Enrollment 407
    Female 60.0% (243)
    Male 40.3% (164)
    White 13.3% (54)
    Asian 15.5% (63)
    Black 10.6% (43)
    Hispanic 56.3% (229)
    Other 4.4% (18)
    Academic Opportunities

    Technology, Microsoft Office and Adobe Certification, Coding, Graphic Design, Advisory, College and Career Counseling

    Drama, Electronic Media, Ceramics, Art, Urban History, Advanced Writer's Workshop, Contemporary Fiction, Calculus, Physics

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English, AP Human Geography, AP US History

    Bus

    B62, Q100, Q101, Q102, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q66, Q67, Q69

    Addtl Info1
    Extracurricular Activities

    After-School Tutoring, Art Club, Museum Studies, Book Club, Technology Team, Consultative Council, Dance Team, Rocketry Club, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Peer Mediation, Peer Tutoring, Regents Review, Saturday Academy, Senior Council, Student Government, Yearbook

    School Sports
    Programs
    • High School of Applied Communication
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro Q
        School 10th Seats
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Italian, Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements Math, Science
        Neighborhood Hunters Point-Sunnyside
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code Q735
        Phone Number 718-389-3163
        Fax Number 718-389-3427
        School Email 24Q267@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 9am
        End Time 3:30pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes Q07R
        Seats 10 No
        Primary Address Line 1 30-20 Thomson Avenue
        City Long Island City
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.744
        Lng -73.937
        Zip 11,101
        # Grade 9 104
        # Grade 10 131
        # Grade 11 72
        # Grade 12 100
        ELA Takers 91
        ELA Level 1 28.6% (26)
        ELA Level 2 51.6% (47)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 19.8% (18)
        Math Takers 80
        Math Level 1 31.2% (25)
        Math Level 2 43.8% (35)
        Math Level 3 17.5% (14)
        Math Level 4 7.5% (6)
        Math Level 3+4 25.0% (20)

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