Scholars' Academy (27Q323)

320 Beach 104Th Street, Queens, NY 11694, Queens
Phone: 718-474-6918
Email: hsadmissions@scholarsnyc.com
Hours: 8:45am - 3:35pm
Principal: Michele Smyth
School Website: https://www.scholarsnyc.com/home
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q323/
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Subway: H to Beach 105th St
Bus: Q22, Q53-SBS, QM16
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About

Scholars' Academy is ranked one of the Best NYC High Schools by US News and World Report. Scholars' Academy is an academically accelerated high school that prepares students for college and careers of the 21st century. Comprised of multi-talented students, our diverse student body is challenged by an ambitious curriculum in English, math, science, social studies, Spanish language, technology, and the arts. Teachers work closely with students on an individual basis within a school-wide cooperative group structure to ensure their success academically, behaviorally and socially. Students have the opportunity to engage in an advisory program focused on fostering positive peer bonds, increasing cultural understanding, enhancing social-emotional well being and dedicated time for reflection and enrichment. High school students follow a strict dress policy.

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Uniform

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP World History: Modern, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
Astronomy Club, Business Administration Club, Chemistry Club, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Engineering Union Club, Farm Team, Fashion Club, Female Empowerment Club (FEM), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, Journalism Club, Key Club, Math Team, Media and Livestream Team, Medical Club, Model UN, Multicultural Club (MCC), Muslim Student Association (MSA), My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper, Psychology Club, Robotics Club, South Asian Cultural Club (SACC), Student Government, Tech Team, Theater.
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Concerts (3 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Films (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Programs
Scholars' Academy(Q72A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
607
612
589
    Grade 12 Students
152
149
149
    Grade 11 Students
139
151
152
    Grade 10 Students
169
140
155
    Grade 9 Students
147
172
133
Avg. Class Size
27.4
26.0
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 11
0 / 0
Attendance %
93%
93%
Graduation %
99%
100%
100%
College %
94%
83%
89%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,065 (580) / 154
186
1,161 (600) / 154
182
1,047 / 1548
214
Scholars' Academy (Q72A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
504 / 129 (3.91)
76 / 25 (3.04)
Offers
(P2)(G1)#2E to (P2)(G1)#60

536 / 129 (4.16)
68 / 25 (2.72)
Offers - Waitlist
509 / 129 (3.95)
56 / 25 (2.24)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  84.43%
Academic Engagement 
  72.54%
Safety 
  87.63%
Bully Prevention 
  68.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.60%
Mental Support 
  76.44%
Environment 
  72.13%
Post-School Support 
  83.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  74.40%
School Satisfaction 
  74.92%
Student Behavior 
  63.88%
Student Support 
  85.19%
School Leadership 
  62.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  83.64%
Post-School Support 
  93.83%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.89%
Teacher Support 
  88.43%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  74.89%
School Leadership 
  93.25%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  87.33%

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. %
  98.70%
CC Regents
  78
Non-CC Regents
  77
Impact Score
  0.85
Performance Score
  0.84
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  100.00%
SAT Math
  591
SAT R/W
  590
Postsecondary
2-Year College 5.40%
4-Year College 88.60%
Unknown 6.00%

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 47.90%
Female 52.00%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  0.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  43.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 17.20%
Black 19.10%
Hispanic 26.20%
White 34.10%
Other 3.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 9.60%
Hispanic 13.70%
White 67.10%
Other 9.60%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  16.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  7.70%
Students with SC
  4.90%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.58
Regents English
  77
Regents Gl. Hist.
  74
Regents US Hist.
  70
Regents Algebra I
  64
IEP Support 
  87.33%
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