Hillside Arts & Letters Academy (28Q325)

167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-658-1249
Email: admin@hillsidearts.org
Hours: 8:03am - 2:53pm
Principal: Raquel Nolasco
School Website: https://hillsidearts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q325/
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Subway: F to 169th St
Bus: Q1, Q17, Q2, Q25, Q3, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q36, Q43, Q65, Q76, Q77, X68
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About

The mission of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is to offer students a challenging curriculum with a special emphasis on visual arts, music, and writing. Students at our school become self-directed and resourceful learners with a deep appreciation for the arts. We prepare students to graduate as independent thinkers who are academically well-rounded, creative, and especially well-prepared to innovate and collaborate. Our school ensures student success by providing support through advisory classes, youth development programs, and a deep commitment to our students. 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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School

Other Features: College Trips, CRMYA School, Extended Day Program, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Internships, Weekend Programs

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 Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Football, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf, Stunt
Programs
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy(Q46A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

All students have the opportunity to take AP courses. All juniors have the opportunity to take CUNY College Now courses for college credit. Seniors are offered the opportunity to take St. John's University approved courses and receive a transcript from the university. Incoming ninth grade students choose an art or music track. Music students are able to choose: band, chorus or piano. Students have the opportunity to take four years of art/music and graduate with an Arts Endorsed Diploma.

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) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
429
408
422
    Grade 12 Students
102
113
123
    Grade 11 Students
103
97
109
    Grade 10 Students
111
99
97
    Grade 9 Students
113
99
93
Avg. Class Size
24.2
24.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 7 / 1
8 / 8 / 2
18 / 18 / 4
Attendance %
87%
84%
Graduation %
93%
92%
96%
College %
61%
70%
65%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
520 (82) / 108
133
381 (77) / 108
136
424 / 108
140
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy (Q46A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
71 / 90 (0.79)
11 / 18 (0.61)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

64 / 90 (0.71)
13 / 18 (0.72)
Offers - Waitlist
57 / 90 (0.63)
9 / 18 (0.50)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.71%
Academic Engagement 
  74.69%
Safety 
  79.75%
Bully Prevention 
  72.88%
Inclusivity 
  91.90%
Mental Support 
  77.44%
Environment 
  71.13%
Post-School Support 
  84.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.60%
School Satisfaction 
  96.00%
Student Behavior 
  71.88%
Student Support 
  97.90%
School Leadership 
  95.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.00%
Instructional Development 
  96.07%
Post-School Support 
  97.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.33%
Teacher Support 
  90.29%
Safety 
  94.33%
School Community 
  79.89%
School Leadership 
  93.75%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  89.00%

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. %
  92.50%
CC Regents
  60
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.56
Performance Score
  0.6
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  94.30%
SAT Math
  409
SAT R/W
  448
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.80%
4-Year College 37.80%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 38.50%

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 46.60%
Female 53.40%
English Language Learners:
  22.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  77.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 22.80%
Black 33.10%
Hispanic 37.80%
White 0.90%
Other 5.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 16.70%
Hispanic 16.70%
White 46.70%
Other 19.90%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  12.50%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  74.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.99
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.1
IEP Support 
  89.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services62 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy17 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (88%)
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

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents English
  47
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  62
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.4
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