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/47209
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/27Q308/HS/
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.

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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, 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), Science (College Course [Credited]), 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
Other Sports
Badminton, Cheerleading, Fitness Club, Flag Football, Handball, Table Tennis
Activities
Art Club, Digital Art Club, Student Government, COSA, World Culture Club, Debate, Cheerleading, Chess Club, ESports Gaming Club, Yearbook, Drama Club, Book Club, National Honor Society, Teen Choice Career Readiness, My Sister's Keeper (MSK)
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) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
602
593
    Grade 12 Students
136
142
    Grade 11 Students
135
137
    Grade 10 Students
163
157
    Grade 9 Students
168
157
Avg. Class Size
25.6
Complaints / Suspensions
8 / 24
5 / 26
Attendance %
90%
93%
Graduation %
95%
99%
College %
72%
74%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,207 (506) / 140
177
1,068 / 140
179
Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication (Q02A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

398 / 117 (3.40)
110 / 23 (4.78)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 78% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.57%
Academic Engagement 
  67.92%
Safety 
  86.89%
Bully Prevention 
  77.13%
Inclusivity 
  91.00%
Mental Support 
  75.60%
Environment 
  74.73%
Post-School Support 
  88.11%
Teacher Responses - 73% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.67%
School Satisfaction 
  89.83%
Student Behavior 
  73.00%
Student Support 
  92.47%
School Leadership 
  93.87%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.20%
Instructional Development 
  91.82%
Post-School Support 
  94.25%
Family Responses - 17% responded
Education 
  94.50%
Teacher Support 
  88.50%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  85.22%
School Leadership 
  95.09%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  94.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  67
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  66
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  88.70%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  435
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 53.80%
Female 46.20%
English Language Learners:
  4.30%
Students with IEPs:
  17.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  65.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 23.30%
Black 9.00%
Hispanic 50.30%
White 10.60%
Other 6.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 12.50%
Hispanic 12.50%
White 65.00%
Other 10.00%
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