Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (30Q501)

35-12 35 AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11106, Queens
Phone: 718-361-9920
Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm
School Website: https://www.franksinatraschoolofthearts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/30Q501/
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School Leader: Gideon Rafel Frankel (grafelfrankel@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Samantha Huggins (shuggins7@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Gideon Rafel Frankel (grafelfrankel@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Mwaniki Mwangi (mmwangi@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Fernando Restrepo (frestrepo@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jacqueline Pridgen (jpridge@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Gideon Rafel Frankel (grafelfrankel@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (30Q501) is a highly selective audition-based school that provides a challenging academic and intensive pre-conservatory arts program. The extensive course offerings are organized across six studio arts majors—Dance, Drama, Film, Fine Art, Instrumental, and Vocal—each featuring four years of specialized study, performance, [more]
Academic Score
  80.39%
Survey Score
  81.62%
About & Events

At Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA) High School every student receives a challenging academic and arts program. Students have the opportunity to take four years of science and math in addition to four years of English and social studies. We also offer 18 AP courses across all subject [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 94%

Academic Highlights: 90-120-minute classes per day in arts major, Enrichment Programs, Internships with Arts Agencies and Partnerships with New York City's top arts and cultural institutions. Master classes with distinguished teaching artists and other guest workshops., Four years of math and science including higher level courses of study in Calculus, Physics, AP [more]

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

  • Audition Offered
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
Clubs
AAPI Student Union, Animal Welfare Club, Art Club, Black Student Union, book Club, Cheer Club, Christian Club (Seekers), Debate Club, Digital Arts + Design, Environmental Activism [more]
Art Courses
Art History, Chorus/Singing, Dance Techniques and Performance, Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, General Visual Arts, Orchestra/Strings, Theater Literacy, Theater Making/Performance, Theater Production, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
In 1999, the great American singer and painter, Tony Bennett, and his wife Susan Benedetto, a public school teacher, were inspired to start a public high school for young artists. They dreamt of a school that would integrate the arts with rigorous academics, require a commitment to community service, and [more]
Program Details & Offers
Vocal Music(Q40L)
Performing Arts

Students perform in the Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Singers, musical theater, Great American Songbook ensemble, opera workshop and participate in cabaret; curriculum includes voice training, music theory, keyboard, sight singing, diction, and audition preparation.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:249 / 33 (7.55)249 / 30 (8.30)
SWD applicants/seats:33 / 7 (4.71)27 / 6 (4.50)
Rank Avg: 4.533.87
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
849
839
838
    Grade 12 Students
217
202
203
    Grade 11 Students
204
217
201
    Grade 10 Students
213
215
224
    Grade 9 Students
215
205
210
Avg. Class Size
27.4
27.9
28.6
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.8
14.8
15.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 9
<5 / 8 / 3
5 / 6 / 2
Attendance %
92%
91%
Graduation %
100%
99%
College %
84%
83%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,290 (1,438) / 246
469
3,557 (1,643) / 236
416
3,415 (1,714) / 227
380

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)
Student Responses 70% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.67%
Academic Engagement 
  66.55%
Safety 
  87.25%
Bully Prevention 
  81.13%
Inclusivity 
  87.82%
Mental Support 
  75.25%
Environment 
  70.29%
Post-School Support 
  69.30%
Teacher Responses 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.50%
School Satisfaction 
  85.88%
Student Behavior 
  79.78%
Student Support 
  88.67%
School Leadership 
  82.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.00%
Instructional Development 
  82.06%
Post-School Support 
  94.83%
Family Responses 22% responded
Education 
  91.63%
Teacher Support 
  83.33%
Safety 
  86.00%
School Community 
  62.38%
School Leadership 
  86.90%
Post-School Support 
  88.50%
IEP Support 
  86.00%

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

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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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  99.50%
CC Regents
  74
Non-CC Regents
  75
Impact Score
  0.67
Performance Score
  0.79
College Aptitude
CCR
  85.40%
SAT Math
  547
SAT R/W
  592
Postsecondary
2-Year College 3.50%
4-Year College 80.80%
Unknown 15.70%

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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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 30.73%
Female 69.07%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  0.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  35.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 10.20%
Black 9.20%
Hispanic 28.60%
White 34.20%
Other 17.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 10.30%
Hispanic 19.00%
White 65.50%
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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  14.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  11.60%
Students with SC
  0.10%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  77
Regents Gl. Hist.
  71
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  66
Regents Living Env.
  70
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  86.00%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services124 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy12 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy31 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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