Health, Art, Robotics, and Technology High School (29Q498)

207-01 116th Avenue, Queens, NY 11411, Queens
Phone: 718-978-2135
Email: Kayetiwa@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:07am - 2:57pm
Principal: Kayode Ayetiwa
School Website: https://www.hartshs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q498/
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Bus: Q27, Q4, Q77, Q83, X64
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Program Details
Software Engineering and Game Design (Q53K) (Q53K)
Engineering

Our Software Engineering program is a computer science-based program that includes exploration of art, design, animation and code for game development. We use the Unity3D game engine as the platform for video games. Students are taught how to use the Unity editor and program in C# thereby preparing them for careers not just in Video Game development, but also in Computer Science. Courses teach design thinking, programming languages such as Java, Python, design using HTML and JavaScript; as well as areas like game design, data structures and cybersecurity. Students are engaged in critical game analysis and systems thinking. We use industry-standard animation and game production tools in order for students to become art and design professionals.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
570
512
446
    Grade 12 Students
92
64
48
    Grade 11 Students
137
117
86
    Grade 10 Students
141
181
129
    Grade 9 Students
200
150
183
Avg. Class Size
24.6
23.3
Complaints / Suspensions
8 / 0
17 / 94
14 / 74
Attendance %
85%
84%
Graduation %
92%
95%
91%
College %
77%
53%
54%
Software Engineering and Game Design (Q53K) (Q53K)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
75 / 28 (2.68)
19 / 6 (3.17)

Offers
57 / 28 (2.04)
8 / 6 (1.33)

Offers - Waitlist

73 / 28 (2.61)
20 / 6 (3.33)

Offers


This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

As a FutureReady NYC school, our mission is to prepare students to become college and career ready. Our strong academic focus is coupled with an equally strong sequence in Visual Arts (2d and 3d drawing, digital arts, photography), Computer Science and Robotics Engineering (Oracle Java certification), and our state-of-the-art Medical Careers program (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy certification). Students can also become New York State Licensed in Cosmetology/Natural Hairstyling with Business management(Virtual Enterprise certification) and receiving career skills upon graduation, giving them a viable source to pay for college. Our college-going culture is fostered by a continuing partnership with Cornell University, Princeton, Arizona State, Farmingdale State, Queens College, Vaughn College, York College, and multiple Advanced Placement courses. Students can graduate in less than four years and earn 30+ college credits towards an Associates Degree.

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: FutureReady NYC Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst), Early College Program, 3-year graduation Fast-track program

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

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AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Dance, Double Dutch, Swimming, Table Tennis
Clubs
Anime Club, Art, Chess Club, Creative Art's Club, Culinary Club, Majorettes, Math Club, Multicultural Club, My Brother and Sister Keeper (MBSK), National Honor Society (ARISTA), Performing Arts Club (Dance, Poetry & Music), Student Government, Swimming Club, Video Game Club, Weight Club, Yearbook Club
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Other Exhibits (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.43%
Academic Engagement 
  58.38%
Safety 
  58.88%
Bully Prevention 
  49.88%
Inclusivity 
  77.60%
Mental Support 
  61.89%
Environment 
  57.38%
Post-School Support 
  77.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.80%
School Satisfaction 
  79.25%
Student Behavior 
  58.25%
Student Support 
  85.38%
School Leadership 
  79.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.00%
Instructional Development 
  79.93%
Post-School Support 
  94.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  98.89%
Teacher Support 
  97.57%
Safety 
  98.00%
School Community 
  86.13%
School Leadership 
  97.88%
Post-School Support 
  98.00%
IEP Support 
  99.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.00%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.65
Performance Score
  0.69
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  94.30%
SAT Math
  398
SAT R/W
  407
Postsecondary
2-Year College 30.10%
4-Year College 40.90%
Public Service 4.80%
Vocational Program 1.20%
Unknown 23.00%

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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

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 38.80%
Female 61.20%
English Language Learners:
  8.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  73.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.00%
Black 66.70%
Hispanic 20.50%
White 1.20%
Other 5.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 26.50%
White 47.10%
Other 26.40%

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 (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  13.70%
Students with SC
  2.10%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.80
Regents English
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  52
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  46
IEP Support 
  99.00%

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

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