High School for Community Leadership (28Q328)

167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-558-9801
Hours: 9:00am - 3:15pm
School Website: https://www.nychscl.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q328/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Carlos Borrero (cborrero@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lima Roy (lroy5@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Susan Erhard Joyce (serhardjoyce@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Angela Duran (aduran23@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Michael Assip (massip@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Susan Erhard Joyce (serhardjoyce@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

We are a small, college preparatory high school with a focus on service and leadership development. Our academic program includes an intense course sequence that emphasizes writing with voice and purpose, critical thinking and a strong foundation in mathematics. Our students are expected to take four years of math, including courses beyond pre calculus, as well as science, such as advanced biology and chemistry. Students are expected to apply to Tier 1 and Tier 2 colleges.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Other Features: College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Online Grading System

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, Science
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
PSAL Team
Jamaica
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
High School for Community Leadership (28Q328)
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy (28Q325)
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (28Q350)
Queens Collegiate: A College Board School (28Q310)
Clubs
Girls Talk, Latin American Caribbean Student Union, Muslim Student Association : MSU Club, National Honor Society, Student Government Association, Student Youth Fellowship Association
Art
We offer music by a licensed music teacher. We also offer dance and photography by teachers with experience and interest. We also partner with an outside teaching artist to offer interested students visual arts classes. We supplement with field trips to a variety of arts venues.
Programs
High School for Community Leadership(Q33A)
Culinary Arts

Introduction to cooking and baking.

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:135 / 125 (1.08)97 / 109 (0.89)
SWD applicants/seats:25 / 25 (1.00)19 / 21 (0.90)
Rank Avg: 6.26
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
492
495
475
    Grade 12 Students
117
116
97
    Grade 11 Students
120
121
122
    Grade 10 Students
123
129
118
    Grade 9 Students
132
129
138
Avg. Class Size
29.4
30.0
29.0
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
17.2
17.4
16.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
84%
85%
Graduation %
99%
95%
College %
67%
82%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
671 (160) / 150
231
516 (116) / 130
184

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 55% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.17%
Academic Engagement 
  71.18%
Safety 
  83.25%
Bully Prevention 
  76.50%
Inclusivity 
  79.64%
Mental Support 
  75.75%
Environment 
  72.43%
Post-School Support 
  78.70%
Teacher Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  95.50%
School Satisfaction 
  93.75%
Student Behavior 
  88.33%
Student Support 
  98.20%
School Leadership 
  100.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  98.20%
Instructional Development 
  96.83%
Post-School Support 
  98.50%
Family Responses 19% responded
Education 
  93.63%
Teacher Support 
  88.33%
Safety 
  90.33%
School Community 
  66.50%
School Leadership 
  88.40%
Post-School Support 
  85.50%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.30%
CC Regents
  75
Non-CC Regents
  76
Impact Score
  0.91
Performance Score
  0.77
College Aptitude
CCR
  61.50%
SAT Math
  434
SAT R/W
  439
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.30%
4-Year College 66.90%
Public Service 0.90%
Vocational Program 1.80%
Unknown 16.10%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 54.10%
Female 45.90%
English Language Learners:
  16.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  74.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 28.90%
Black 26.20%
Hispanic 36.40%
White 2.80%
Other 5.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 25.00%
White 46.40%
Other 28.60%

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
  15.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  10.30%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  73
Regents Gl. Hist.
  77
Regents US Hist.
  75
Regents Algebra I
  73
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 Services63 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services27 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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 (2023-24)
Regents English
  74
Regents Gl. Hist.
  80
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  70
Regents Living Env.
  69
4-Year Grad. Rate
  91.7
ELL Progress
  58

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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