Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology (27Q308)

138-30 Lafayette Street, Queens, NY 11417, Queens
Phone: 718-848-8357
Email: vsabatergonzalez3@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 7:20am - 1:40pm
Principal: Joseph Birgeles
School Website: https://www.GoddardHS308.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q308/
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Bus: B15, BM5, Q11, Q21, Q41, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q7, QM15
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About

Goddard High School for Communication Arts and Technology is a college preparatory high school which provides students with an engaging and creative academic program to prepare students to be successful in high school, college & beyond. Classrooms are equipped with the most cutting-edge technology to fully immerse and engage students in the content they are learning. Our STEM science lab, Digital Art & Visual Arts studio allow students to generate creative projects through the use of Apple Macbook Pros, iPads, Think Pads, Photoshop, Hydroponics & 3D printers. We offer Advanced Placement through College Board and College credit opportunities via University of Albany, College Now, & a law partnership through Georgetown University Law School. Enrichment activities include international trips, college trips, school dances, competitive sporting events, talent shows, arts shows, multi-cultural festivals & diverse field trips. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

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Academic Highlights: SUNY Albany American Public Policy, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, SUNY Albany Reading Literature

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Internship Expected, Internships Available, 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, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Softball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Badminton, Cheerleading, Fitness, Flag Football, Handball, Table Tennis
Clubs
Art Club, Book Club, Cheerleading, Chess Club, COSA, Debate, Digital Art Club, Drama Club, ESports Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), My Sister's Keeper (MSK), National Honor Society, Student Government, Teen Choice Career Readiness, World Culture Club, Yearbook
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year)
Programs
Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication(Q02A)
Science & Math

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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
611
602
593
    Grade 12 Students
129
136
142
    Grade 11 Students
147
135
137
    Grade 10 Students
166
163
157
    Grade 9 Students
169
168
157
Avg. Class Size
25.2
25.6
Complaints / Suspensions
8 / 0
8 / 24
5 / 26
Attendance %
90%
93%
Graduation %
95%
95%
99%
College %
74%
72%
74%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,222 (468) / 140
181
1,207 (506) / 140
177
1,068 / 140
179
Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication (Q02A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
371 / 117 (3.17)
97 / 23 (4.22)
Offers
#56 to #77

398 / 117 (3.40)
110 / 23 (4.78)
Offers - Waitlist
352 / 117 (3.01)
74 / 23 (3.22)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.43%
Academic Engagement 
  71.46%
Safety 
  85.88%
Bully Prevention 
  72.38%
Inclusivity 
  90.30%
Mental Support 
  75.78%
Environment 
  72.50%
Post-School Support 
  85.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  89.20%
School Satisfaction 
  93.25%
Student Behavior 
  79.88%
Student Support 
  96.10%
School Leadership 
  95.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.67%
Instructional Development 
  96.92%
Post-School Support 
  98.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.67%
Teacher Support 
  91.29%
Safety 
  98.00%
School Community 
  77.67%
School Leadership 
  95.00%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  98.67%

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. %
  94.70%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.6
Performance Score
  0.71
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  88.70%
SAT Math
  435
SAT R/W
  454
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.90%
4-Year College 55.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.70%
Unknown 25.50%

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 54.20%
Female 45.80%
English Language Learners:
  5.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  66.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 23.40%
Black 8.00%
Hispanic 53.00%
White 9.70%
Other 5.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 12.50%
Hispanic 12.50%
White 65.00%
Other 10.00%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.80%
Students with SETSS
  1.00%
Students with ICT
  8.80%
Students with SC
  3.50%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.16
Regents English
  74
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  56
IEP Support 
  98.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services67 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS6 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class17 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy40 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (78%)
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

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