High School of Applied Communication (24Q267)

30-20 Thomson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 718-389-3163
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://www.hsac1.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/24Q267/
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School Leader: Daniel Shin (dshin@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Gabriella Avena (gavena3@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Ramon Morel (rmorel@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ramon Morel (rmorel@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sanjida Khatun (skhatun3@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The High School of Applied Communication (24Q267) is a Queens high school with a mission to empower students through hard work, persistence, and determination, operating in a supportive, co-located setting. The course offerings are designed to develop marketable communication skills for the 21st century, focusing on technology, media, and college [more]
Academic Score
  52.32%  (ranked #173 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  74.04%  (ranked #388 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

At High School of Applied Communication, our mission is to empower every student to succeed through the values of hard work, persistence and determination. Our school provides a small caring and supportive environment for students to develop marketable communication skills for the 21st century, which includes courses in Microsoft Office, [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 70%

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Queens High School Complex
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Academy of Finance and Enterprise (24Q264)
Bard High School Early College Queens (24Q299)
High School of Applied Communication (24Q267)
Art Courses
Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
This year the arts program began to expand its scope by using clay and plaster in the studio art classes and providing a ceramic class as an elective. It may be a half a year course for the next year due to the setup amount. The classes also experimented using [more]
Programs & Offers
High School of Applied Communication(Q07R)
Computer Science & Technology

Our school offers a focus on 21st century communication skills which included Microsoft Certification, coding, graphics, and database development. Additionally, our students also have access to a wide variety of literacy related classes which include, AP Literature, Speech, Journalism, and other associated classes.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:44 / 121 (0.36)54 / 121 (0.45)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 24 (0.50)21 / 24 (0.88)
Rank Avg: 7.367.60
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
376
409
367
    Grade 12 Students
94
85
74
    Grade 11 Students
63
104
73
    Grade 10 Students
113
107
123
    Grade 9 Students
106
113
97
Avg. Class Size
25.3
28.7
27.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.1
14.5
13.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
17 / 18 / 5
35 / 19 / 13
34 / 32 / 11
Attendance %
86%
85%
Graduation %
88%
95%
College %
71%
71%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
639 (56) / 145
-1
557 (75) / 145
0
559 (103) / 136
0

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 88% responded
Academic Rigor 
  67.67%
Academic Engagement 
  58.82%
Safety 
  74.75%
Bully Prevention 
  67.63%
Inclusivity 
  71.18%
Mental Support 
  63.25%
Environment 
  59.93%
Post-School Support 
  64.50%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.00%
School Satisfaction 
  78.63%
Student Behavior 
  61.00%
Student Support 
  86.47%
School Leadership 
  74.67%
Instructional Clarity 
  76.60%
Instructional Development 
  79.17%
Post-School Support 
  81.83%
Family Responses 11% responded
Education 
  82.00%
Teacher Support 
  87.33%
Safety 
  84.00%
School Community 
  68.00%
School Leadership 
  81.60%
Post-School Support 
  79.00%
IEP Support 
  81.33%

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. %
  88.40%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  64
Impact Score
  0.5
Performance Score
  0.62
College Aptitude
CCR
  46.40%
SAT Math
  403
SAT R/W
  420
Postsecondary
2-Year College 32.60%
4-Year College 30.30%
Unknown 37.10%

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 58.00%
Female 42.00%
English Language Learners:
  18.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  83.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 12.20%
Black 5.10%
Hispanic 72.30%
White 7.70%
Other 2.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 25.90%
Hispanic 22.20%
White 44.40%
Other 7.50%

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
  20.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  14.40%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  89.00%
Has some programs
  11.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  51
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  45
4-Year Grad. Rate
  72.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  81.33%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services71 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (83%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (17%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)
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
  49
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  72.7
ELL Progress
  41

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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