High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology (20K485)

350 67 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-759-3400
Email: byarshevitz@hstat.org
Hours: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Principal: Xhenete Shepard
School Website: https://www.hstat.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/20K485/
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Subway: N to 59th St; R to Bay Ridge Av
Bus: B37, B4, B63, B64, B9, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38
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About

HSTAT innovates by focusing on advancing both our academic program and our student experience. Our small, ethnically diverse student body and our outstanding faculty work to maximize each student's individual strengths while emphasizing the responsibility we have to the community. Through a rich array of programs, teams, and clubs, we offer students the opportunity to find their niche and to develop into leaders who are prepared to find solutions to global challenges. We are very proud that our graduates are successful in the finest universities and that they go on to make the world a better place. In addition to our challenging educational program, we are an exceptionally friendly school that never stands still- NYC's best kept secret.

Academic Highlights: Special Programs: Computer Software Engineering Program with courses ranging from introductory to AP, Rooftop Greenhouse, Theater and Performance, Nest Program for students with autism, Frequent Field Trips in and out of the city to colleges and universities, to museums and historical sights, to the offices of industry partners, Academic advisors and guidance counselors that follow students and families for all 4 years to ensure academic, social and emotional support., Strong and supportive College Advisors, Summer Bridge Program and Senior Mentors to ensure a smooth transition from middle school to high school

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Anime, Art, Asian Cultural, Audio Visual, Badminton, Black Student Union, Blueprint. Chess, Board Game, Coders, Creative Writing, Culinary, Dance, Gardening, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Guitar, LINK, Meditation, Muslim Student Association, Photography, Red Cross, RolePlaying, Student Equity Committee Council, Student Government, Table Tennis, Theater, Video Game, Weight Training, WISH
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (3 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Programs
Telecommunication Arts and Technology(K59A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

A college preparatory institution offering a wide range of challenging academic courses. Computers are used as a tool to enhance the academic lives of our students.

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) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
75K371 D75 Inclusion Program at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology(K59U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology ASD Nest Program(K59Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,252
1,273
1,274
    Grade 12 Students
322
296
299
    Grade 11 Students
289
323
293
    Grade 10 Students
322
315
320
    Grade 9 Students
319
339
362
Avg. Class Size
22.2
24.8
Complaints / Suspensions
26 / 0
48 / 23
7 / 0
Attendance %
94%
91%
Graduation %
93%
95%
96%
College %
79%
79%
79%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,973 (1,210) / 310
363
3,255 (1,336) / 310
370
3,462 / 312
377
Telecommunication Arts and Technology (K59A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
968 / 243 (3.98)
222 / 45 (4.93)
Offers
(P1)#3F to (P1)#5F
(P1)#28 to (P1)#4B

1,111 / 243 (4.57)
265 / 55 (4.82)
Offers - Waitlist
1,231 / 243 (5.07)
265 / 55 (4.82)
Offers
75K371 D75 Inclusion Program at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology (K59U)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
8 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology ASD Nest Program (K59Y)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
8 / 0 (0.00)
13 / 12 (1.08)
Offers
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.29%
Academic Engagement 
  66.08%
Safety 
  79.38%
Bully Prevention 
  70.13%
Inclusivity 
  87.60%
Mental Support 
  70.33%
Environment 
  68.38%
Post-School Support 
  81.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.40%
School Satisfaction 
  83.75%
Student Behavior 
  64.38%
Student Support 
  89.71%
School Leadership 
  78.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.00%
Instructional Development 
  89.44%
Post-School Support 
  94.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.22%
Teacher Support 
  88.00%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  76.78%
School Leadership 
  92.38%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.00%
CC Regents
  64
Non-CC Regents
  64
Impact Score
  0.52
Performance Score
  0.65
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  97.80%
SAT Math
  494
SAT R/W
  483
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.40%
4-Year College 63.00%
Unknown 20.60%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 60.10%
Female 39.90%
English Language Learners:
  9.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  79.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 25.30%
Black 3.40%
Hispanic 51.80%
White 17.10%
Other 2.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 12.40%
Black 7.20%
Hispanic 20.60%
White 55.70%
Other 4.10%

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
  20.50%
Students with SETSS
  2.70%
Students with ICT
  12.10%
Students with SC
  1.60%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has some programs
  3.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.76
Regents English
  72
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  70
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  57
IEP Support 
  89.33%

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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