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

138-30 Lafayette Street, Queens, NY 11417, Queens
Phone: 718-848-8357
Hours: 7:20am - 1:40pm
School Website: https://www.GoddardHS308.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q308/
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School Leader: Joseph Birgeles (jbirgel@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Viviana Garcia (vgarcia31@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Valeen Sabater Gonzale (vsabaterg@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Claudia Chapur (cchapur@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Peter Blum (pblum3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Justine Erickson (jerickson6@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology (27Q308) is a small school of approximately 610 students, recognized with a 2024 College Success Award, emphasizing communication arts and STEM. The course offerings are robust, featuring a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college-level courses through SUNY [more]
Academic Score
  66.49%
Survey Score
  82.48%
About & Events

Arts & Digital Media: Goddard offers a strong foundation in visual and digital arts. Students take studio art, painting, graphic design, and advanced electives like AP Studio Art. Film studies may include Literature & Film. A state-of-the-art digital studio with MacBooks and 3D printers supports creativity Technology & STEM: [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 85%

Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, SUNY Albany American Public Policy, SUNY Albany Reading Literature, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, College Now Courses Available

Other Features: College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Softball
PSAL Team
Robert H Goddard HS of Commun Arts and Tech
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) [more]
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
We offer visual (Studio), digital (Photoshop), and multi-media arts to all our students. We also offer a college-board certified course in Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art (Drawing) for our advanced art students who want to pursue an arts college/a career in the arts. This year, we are collaborating with Flushing [more]
Programs & Offers
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

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:284 / 117 (2.43)371 / 117 (3.17)
SWD applicants/seats:86 / 23 (3.74)97 / 23 (4.22)
Rank Avg: 5.265.11
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(H) #C2 to #ED
(M) #59 to #6D
(L) #7A to #95
  SWD:(H) #87 to #A5
(M) #3E to #4B
(L) #3C to #49
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
610
611
602
    Grade 12 Students
142
129
136
    Grade 11 Students
151
147
135
    Grade 10 Students
158
166
163
    Grade 9 Students
159
169
168
Avg. Class Size
26.1
25.2
25.6
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.9
15.0
15.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
10 / 0 / 1
18 / 27 / 17
8 / 24 / 2
Attendance %
91%
90%
Graduation %
98%
95%
College %
74%
72%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,080 (370) / 140
184
1,222 (468) / 140
181
1,207 (506) / 140
177

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 69% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.33%
Academic Engagement 
  73.55%
Safety 
  83.00%
Bully Prevention 
  73.63%
Inclusivity 
  86.09%
Mental Support 
  77.63%
Environment 
  74.29%
Post-School Support 
  83.10%
Teacher Responses 64% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.50%
School Satisfaction 
  83.25%
Student Behavior 
  62.44%
Student Support 
  92.07%
School Leadership 
  83.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.00%
Instructional Development 
  89.22%
Post-School Support 
  99.33%
Family Responses 23% responded
Education 
  90.88%
Teacher Support 
  88.00%
Safety 
  88.00%
School Community 
  66.25%
School Leadership 
  86.80%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
IEP Support 
  92.00%

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

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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. %
  98.60%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  64
Impact Score
  0.63
Performance Score
  0.67
College Aptitude
CCR
  70.40%
SAT Math
  461
SAT R/W
  473
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.30%
4-Year College 51.10%
Unknown 28.60%

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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 54.60%
Female 45.40%
English Language Learners:
  4.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  71.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 22.60%
Black 9.50%
Hispanic 52.00%
White 9.00%
Other 6.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 11.90%
Hispanic 14.30%
White 61.90%
Other 11.90%

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
  16.50%
Students with SETSS
  1.10%
Students with ICT
  8.30%
Students with SC
  2.90%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  71
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  65
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  92.00%

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 Services57 (74%)20 (26%)0 (0%)
SETSS11 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class10 (91%)<=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 Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy35 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  59
ELL Progress
  51

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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