ATLAS High School (30Q555)

28-01 41 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 718-937-6005
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://30q555.echalksites.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/30Q555/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Elizabeth Messmann (emessmann@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Alberto Ceballos (aceballos5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Maria Gomez (mgomez104@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Marluy Izaguirre Born (mizaguirreborn@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Genesis Martinez (gmartinez45@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ana Castillo (acastillo49@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jose Gallon (jgallon@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At ATLAS we serve all students and accept English proficient students as well as English Language Learners. Mission: ATLAS ensures that all students graduate with a plan for a fulfilling career and lifelong economic security, employing their skills in Arts, Technology, Language, Advocacy and Social justice to effect positive change in the world. Vision: At ATLAS students are Seen for who they are, Honored for the knowledge and experiences they possess and Empowered to serve as culturally competent, innovative agents of change within their local and global communities.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 56%

Academic Highlights: College Now and 14 Advanced Placement Courses Available, National Honor Society, Student Government and other student leadership opportunities, 5 Unique Academic Tracks including Future Ready Software Development, Comprehensive Academic Supports, Member of Community School Network with wraparound student supports

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Bilingual Special Education (BSE): Spanish, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture...[more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket
PSAL Team
Newcomers High School
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
ATLAS High School (30Q555)
Gotham Tech. (30Q417)
Other Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading, Dance, Handball, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga
Clubs
Band, Boxing, Cheerleading, cultural clubs, Dance, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Skateboarding
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, General Visual Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Theater Literacy, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
ATLAS offer Studio Art, drawing, digital art and AP Studio Art. We also offer Intro to Theater and Acting.
Program Details
Dual Language Spanish(Q98B)

ATLAS HS offer a Dual Language Spanish program. We are building the program to lead to court interpreter certification. Program components include legal studies coursework and the Seal of Biliteracy.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information

Applicant Analysis
2024-25
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
1,161
1,428
1,019
    Grade 12 Students
130
228
120
    Grade 11 Students
217
252
249
    Grade 10 Students
214
256
358
    Grade 9 Students
600
692
292
Avg. Class Size
24.9
29.7
24.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.0
13.1
15.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
59 / 0 / 5
85 / 107 / 68
43 / 30 / 16
Attendance %
76%
81%
Graduation %
77%
77%
College %
39%
36%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
494 (100) / 200
-1
559 (166) / 81
107
399 (128) / 81
107
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 63% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.00%
Academic Engagement 
  69.82%
Safety 
  71.25%
Bully Prevention 
  68.88%
Inclusivity 
  78.27%
Mental Support 
  70.63%
Environment 
  65.86%
Post-School Support 
  77.90%
Teacher Responses 73% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.00%
School Satisfaction 
  70.63%
Student Behavior 
  59.33%
Student Support 
  84.47%
School Leadership 
  85.07%
Instructional Clarity 
  80.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.00%
Post-School Support 
  91.67%
Family Responses 61% responded
Education 
  88.25%
Teacher Support 
  82.33%
Safety 
  87.00%
School Community 
  70.00%
School Leadership 
  87.30%
Post-School Support 
  88.50%
IEP Support 
  89.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  77.80%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.41
Performance Score
  0.24
College Aptitude
CCR
  40.30%
SAT Math
  393
SAT R/W
  375
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.50%
4-Year College 22.90%
Unknown 58.60%

View Full Academic Data:

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 60.80%
Female 39.10%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  81.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  3.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.30%
Black 1.70%
Hispanic 87.80%
White 4.70%
Other 0.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.20%
Black 7.10%
Hispanic 45.50%
White 29.30%
Other 1.90%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  2.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.10%
Students with ICT
  1.90%
Students with SC
  0.10%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  37
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  89.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services35 (90%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services10 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Counseling Services Bilingual12 (80%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual7 (100%)0 (0%)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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  46
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  77.4
ELL Progress
  75
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