Civic Leadership Academy (24Q293)

45-10 94Th Street, Queens, NY 11373, Queens
Phone: 718-271-1487
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.clanyc.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/24Q293/
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School Leader: Jimmy Ma (jma2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Scarlet Cabrera (scabrera@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Keyla Coloma (kcoloma@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Loretta Matuszewski (lmatuszewski@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Erica Guzman (eguzman5@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Danielle Nesteruk (dnesteruk@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Civic Leadership Academy is a small school offering a challenging academic program with the goal of every student going to college. Our high expectations and focus on strong work habits, combined with an emphasis on critical reading, writing, and thinking skills, promote college and career readiness. The learning environment is highly personalized and supported by a dedicated and caring staff. Our curriculum is enhanced by a focus on community service, which gives students opportunities to discover their place in the world and their capacity to make a difference in their communities. We encourage parents to take an active role in helping us reach the goal of every student going to college.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, Language Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Paid Internships

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Rugby, Table Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Rugby, Table Tennis
PSAL Team
Civic Leadership Academy
Clubs
Art Club, School Band, Table Tennis Team
Art
Civic Leadership Academy offers a comprehensive selection of arts classes. Students can take visual arts, music and dance classes throughout their four years at CLA.
Programs
Civic Leadership Academy(Q76A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

10th Grade seats available

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:208 / 119 (1.75)243 / 119 (2.04)
SWD applicants/seats:83 / 23 (3.61)80 / 23 (3.48)
Rank Avg: 6.35
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
565
563
579
    Grade 12 Students
140
116
152
    Grade 11 Students
138
149
123
    Grade 10 Students
138
155
159
    Grade 9 Students
149
143
145
Avg. Class Size
20.8
21.1
19.6
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.2
14.0
14.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
15 / 0 / 7
36 / 33 / 10
25 / 29 / 11
Attendance %
88%
88%
Graduation %
93%
98%
College %
74%
71%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,157 (291) / 142
191
1,163 (318) / 142
183
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 88% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.50%
Academic Engagement 
  71.36%
Safety 
  84.75%
Bully Prevention 
  83.13%
Inclusivity 
  79.36%
Mental Support 
  79.50%
Environment 
  72.79%
Post-School Support 
  80.80%
Teacher Responses 91% responded
Academic Rigor 
  92.00%
School Satisfaction 
  94.63%
Student Behavior 
  66.22%
Student Support 
  89.47%
School Leadership 
  96.87%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.20%
Instructional Development 
  86.56%
Post-School Support 
  93.50%
Family Responses 76% responded
Education 
  96.63%
Teacher Support 
  93.17%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  81.71%
School Leadership 
  93.30%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%
IEP Support 
  98.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.60%
CC Regents
  63
Non-CC Regents
  68
Impact Score
  0.62
Performance Score
  0.66
College Aptitude
CCR
  55.40%
SAT Math
  450
SAT R/W
  470
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.50%
4-Year College 54.60%
Unknown 23.90%

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 49.20%
Female 50.80%
English Language Learners:
  18.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 9.00%
Black 1.40%
Hispanic 86.20%
White 2.30%
Other 1.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 12.50%
Hispanic 12.50%
White 70.00%
Other 5.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  7.50%
Students with SC
  7.50%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  62
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  98.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services46 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class49 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Occupational Therapy7 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy72 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School15 (88%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80
ELL Progress
  37
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