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Grover Cleveland High School

DBN 24Q485  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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We provide a nurturing learning environment that enables all students to achieve their college and career readiness goals.

Prgram Description
  • Offers in-depth study in the field of information technology; courses include web design, computer repair and maintenance, digital media, computer graphics, and industry certification in Oracle Database management; opportunity for internships.
  • Students will complement their core academic studies with a focus on career paths in one of the worldÂ’s largest industries. Coursework includes management of hotels, sports events, and event planning and the study of geography, economics, and world cultures; Virtual Enterprise program. Grover Cleveland is affiliated with the National Academy Foundations Academy of Hospitality and Tourism.
  • Students will take all required Regents preparatory courses and additional major courses in art, music, theater, language, history, and English.
  • Advanced Courses Including: AP-Calculus and Statistics, HonorsBiology, Chemistry, Physics, and Science Research.
  • Boasting over 25 athletic teams and extensive sports facilities, this program offers students rigorous Regents preparatory courses and a major in health, nutrition, fitness, and safety. Students will be able to receive lifeguard, EMT, and First Aid/AED /CPR certifications.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to Queens students or residents
  • Priority to Queens students or residents
  • Priority to Queens students or residents
  • Priority to Queens students or residents
  • Priority to Queens students or residents
  • Guaranteed offer to students who apply and live in the zoned area
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 84% of offers went to this group
  • 92% of offers went to this group
  • 72% of offers went to this group
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  • 89% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 84% of offers went to this group
  • 92% of offers went to this group
Methods Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt. Ed. Opt. Zoned Guarantee
Seats 9th Grade GE 85 42 42 42 42 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 287 108 183 151 129 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 3 3 4 4 3 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N N N N N N/A
Seats 9th Grade SWD 15 8 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 51 26 40 21 27 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 3 3 5 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled N N Y N N N/A
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 21-27 Himrod Street, Ridgewood NY 11385 (40.711881, -73.909202)
Subway N/A
Website www.gchs.info
Graduation Rate 62.5%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 80.0%
College Career Rate 36.8%
Pct Stu Safe 78.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 1,731
Attendance Rate 82.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 422
SAT Math 452
SAT Writing 416
Total Enrollment 1,731
Female 42.0% (734)
Male 57.6% (997)
White 18.9% (328)
Asian 9.6% (167)
Black 5.3% (91)
Hispanic 64.6% (1,118)
Other 1.6% (27)
Academic Opportunities

CTE program(s) in: Architecture and Construction, Arts, A/V Technology & Communication, Business, Management & Administration, Health Science

CTE program(s) in: Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology

iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning; BELA (Bridge to English Language Acquisition)

Students with Transitional Bilingual Education services work with a dedicated counselor.

Academy of Arts (Music, Fine Arts, Theater, and Media Installation); Water Safety Instruction; College Now! Courses at LaGuardia College

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP European History, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US History

Bus

B13, B38, B57, Q38, Q39, Q54, Q58, Q67, QM24, QM25

Addtl Info1

Saturday Programs

Extracurricular Activities

Arista, Computer Graphics/Art, Envirothon, International Bridge Building, Key Club, Math Team, Musical and Play Productions, Science Olympiad, SkillsUSA, Virtual Enterprise, Poetry, Chess, Yearbook

School Sports
Programs
  • Academy of Information Technology (AoIT)
  • Academy of Business, Hospitality & Tourism
  • Academy of Arts and Humanities
  • Math/Science Institute
  • Academy of Allied Health and Athletic Sciences
  • Zoned
Interests
  • Computer Science & Technology
  • Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
  • Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
  • Science & Math
  • Health Professions
  • Zoned
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro Q
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
      Language Classes Italian, Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Ridgewood
      Shared Space
      Campus Name
      Building Code Q485
      Phone Number 718-381-9600
      Fax Number 718-417-8457
      School Email 24Q485@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8:30am
      End Time 3:15pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes Q23A Q23B Q23H Q23J Q23S Q23Z
      Seats 10 Yes-25 Yes-50 Yes-50 Yes-10 Yes-50 Yes
      Primary Address Line 1 21-27 Himrod Street
      City Ridgewood
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.712
      Lng -73.909
      Zip 11,385
      # Grade 9 550
      # Grade 10 526
      # Grade 11 319
      # Grade 12 336
      ELA Takers 393
      ELA Level 1 34.4% (135)
      ELA Level 2 45.8% (180)
      ELA Level 3 18.1% (71)
      ELA Level 4 1.8% (7)
      ELA Level 3+4 19.8% (78)
      Math Takers 377
      Math Level 1 43.0% (162)
      Math Level 2 45.1% (170)
      Math Level 3 10.3% (39)
      Math Level 4 1.6% (6)
      Math Level 3+4 11.9% (45)

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