High School for Arts and Business (24Q550)

105-25 Horace Harding Expy N, Queens, NY 11368, Queens
Phone: 718-271-8383
Email: jmudd2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:04am - 03:40pm
Principal: Ana Zambrano Burako
School Website: https://highschoolforartsandbusiness.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/47540
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/24Q550/HS/
Bus: Q23, Q38, Q58, Q88, QM10, QM11, QM12, QM40, QM42
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About

The High School for Arts and Business is committed to providing opportunities for our students to achieve excellence in academic, career, and technical pursuits. Our individualized programming helps students earn an Advanced Regents diploma and continue on to the college or career path of their choice. Through broad-based educational experiences, our students develop technological and artistic literacy using an interactive approach. Our culturally diverse school community features partnerships that support personal growth and emphasize global understanding, leadership, and integrity.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise, Web & Digital Media Communications

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Weekend Programs

School Features:

Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports

AP Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Diploma Endorsements

Math, CTE, Arts, Science, NYS Seal of Biliteracy

Boys PSAL Sports

Baseball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer

Girls PSAL Sports

Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Table Tennis

Other Sports

Girls Softball Co-Ed Basketball Club

Activities

3D Printing, Ad Council, Advertising Futures, Arista/National Honor Society, Art, Careers, Carnegie Hall, Chess, College Now, Community Service, Dance, Disney/ABC Get Reel With Your Dreams Program, Drama, Environmental Sustainability Club, Future Leaders, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Guitar, Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership, Jazz Band, Job Shadowing, Law, Makerspace, Math, Music, Newspaper, NYSMAA, O'Melveny Scholarship, Photography, Piano, Poetry, PreMed, Public Speaking, Robotics, Spring Play, Student Center, Student Council, Student Leadership, Training Opportunity Program, Tutoring, Virtual Enterprise, Vocal and Instrumental Concert, Wellness, Cartoon Drawing, Coding Club, Fantasy Basketball, Mock Trial/ Debate, My Brother's Keeper/My Sister's Keeper, Next Level Knit, Public Service Announcement Club, SAT Prep, Tech Team, Video Game Club, Yearbook

Programs

Arts and Business(Q99A)
Visual Art & Design

Method:

Ed. Opt.

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) Priority to Queens students or residents
(Group 2) Then to New York City residents

Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2022-23

2021-22

Total Students Across All Grades

752

761

Grade 12 Students

170

173

Grade 11 Students

173

180

Grade 10 Students

180

189

Grade 9 Students

229

219

Avg. Class Size

26.5

Complaints / Suspensions

<5 / 16

13 / 13

Attendance %

90%

Graduation %

98%

97%

College %

75%

70%

Total Applicants / Seats

Total Offers

2,163 (602) / 191
239

2,532 / 191
242

Arts and Business (Q99A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

490 / 160 (3.06)
122 / 31 (3.94)
Offers - Waitlist

Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)

Student Responses - 77% responded

Academic Rigor

79.00%

Academic Engagement

62.67%

Safety

86.67%

Bully Prevention

79.13%

Inclusivity

89.90%

Mental Support

71.50%

Environment

72.18%

Post-School Support

84.33%

Teacher Responses - 96% responded

Academic Rigor

85.67%

School Satisfaction

91.67%

Student Behavior

77.67%

Student Support

94.13%

School Leadership

91.60%

Instructional Clarity

91.60%

Instructional Development

89.06%

Post-School Support

97.25%

Family Responses - 63% responded

Education

94.50%

Teacher Support

90.00%

Safety

96.00%

School Community

88.22%

School Leadership

95.18%

Post-School Support

95.00%

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

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

97.30%

Avg. CC Regents Score

Avg. Non-CC Regents Score

College Aptitude

CCPC Index

90.60%

Avg. SAT Math Score

455

Avg. SAT Read/Write Score

459

Postsecondary

2-Year College 34.20%
4-Year College 46.20%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 18.50%

School Demographics (2022-23)

Student Population:

Male 43.00%
Female 56.90%
Other 0.10%

English Language Learners:

8.80%

Students with IEPs:

16.50%

Economic Need Index:

79.70%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 10.60%
Black 6.60%
Hispanic 76.60%
White 5.20%
Other 1.00%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Hispanic 18.40%
White 67.30%
Other 14.30%

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