John Adams High School (27Q480) 
101-01 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11417, Queens
Phone: 718-322-0500
Hours: 8:15am - 2:29pm
School Website: https://www.Johnadamsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q480/
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School Leader: Pedro Cubero (pcubero@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Warren Kaufman (wkaufman@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Usri Paul (upaul2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: David Gega (dgega@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jennifer Marsella (jmarsel2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Cynthia Morisset (cmorisset@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Anamaria Castro (acastro42@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
At John Adams High School, we're proud to offer amazing programs that help students shine, both in school and beyond! Whether you're dreaming of becoming a scientist, doctor, teacher, artist, or entrepreneur, there's a path for you here. We're home to the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) program and exciting specialty tracks in STEM, Pre-Medicine, and Future Educators. Our students graduate at rates well above the city average, and they challenge themselves through more than 20 Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses. Want a head start on college? Our students can earn real college credit through partnerships with top schools like St. John's University, SUNY Farmingdale, York College, and more! Our school is filled with hands-on learning spaces like a real courtroom, a medical training room, an art and design studio, and even a Virtual and Augmented Reality lab! Students also get to explore unique programs like Culinary Arts, Hydroponics, Air Force JROTC, Robotics, Mock Trial, and Virtual Enterprise. At John Adams, we care about every student's well-being. That's why we offer classes and activities that support social and emotional growth, like Mindfulness, Restorative Justice, and Biofeedback. Come visit us during one of our open houses to meet our friendly staff, see our incredible programs in action, and learn why John Adams High School could be the perfect place for your future! We can't wait to welcome you
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%
Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Education (Teaching & Training), International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst), Partners include: SUNY FARMINGDALE, CUNY YORK COLLEGE, BMCC, BROOKLYN COLLEGE, SCHOOL OF LAW AND LABOR STUDIES, ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY ,AIRFORCE JROTC AND DJI DRONE PROGRAM
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Bilingual Special Education (BSE): Spanish, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Extended Day, Extended Year, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation
English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Bengali, Spanish
School Features:
CTE Endorsement
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
Upcoming Events
November 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm John Adams High School Open House 
- November 12, 2025 @ 5:00 pm John Adams High School Open House
- November 18, 2025 @ 5:00 pm John Adams High School Open House
- November 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm John Adams High School Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Film/Video, Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
The Media and Fine Arts Academy is a learning community that prepares students for careers in communications, visual and performing arts with a blend of music production, video production studio art, media, graphic design and professional photography. Students will be exposed to rigorous curricula designed to expand their minds and challenge them to design the school yearbook, participate in specialty classes, and participate in dual enrollment programs for college credit through our partnership with SUNY Farmingdale and CUNY York College. The Media and Fine Arts academy specializes in providing an arts education while also challenging their students with a college level curriculum. All Media students can enroll in various prestigious programs such as IB, Advanced Placement and additional college credit bearing classes through. The Media Academy continuously exposes our students to extracurricular activities and projects like the John Adams Fashion show, the theater arts program, photo shoots, paint nights, and musicals. The students in the graphic arts program have an opportunity to obtain the Adobe certified associate certification. Our program has revamped all specialty classes to include state of the art art rooms, technology, cameras, and lighting, and musical instruments so that our students experience top of the line equipment fully funded by John Adams High School.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 36.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.60%
Vocational Program 1.10%
Unknown 41.30%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 47.80%
Black 24.60%
Hispanic 41.50%
White 3.20%
Other 2.80%
Black 7.60%
Hispanic 24.40%
White 46.50%
Other 5.20%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 226 (98%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 19 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 117 (94%) | 8 (6%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 101 (89%) | N/A (N/A) | 13 (11%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 20 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 124 (95%) | N/A (N/A) | 6 (5%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (?) | 17 (94%) | <=5 (?) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 43 (88%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 6 (12%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources