High School for Community Leadership (28Q328)

167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-558-9801
Email: spapadatos@nychscl.org
Hours: 9:00am - 3:15pm
Principal: Carlos Borrero
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q328/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
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

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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Uniform

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 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
Art Disciplines
Music, Theatre
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year)
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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
495
475
458
    Grade 12 Students
116
97
112
    Grade 11 Students
121
122
101
    Grade 10 Students
129
118
116
    Grade 9 Students
129
138
129
Avg. Class Size
30.0
29.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
85%
81%
Graduation %
94%
95%
96%
College %
67%
82%
83%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
671 (160) / 150
231
516 (116) / 130
184
479 / 108
142
High School for Community Leadership (Q33A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
135 / 125 (1.08)
25 / 25 (1.00)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

97 / 109 (0.89)
19 / 21 (0.90)
Offers - Waitlist
80 / 90 (0.89)
11 / 18 (0.61)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  57.86%
Academic Engagement 
  61.38%
Safety 
  75.13%
Bully Prevention 
  70.25%
Inclusivity 
  71.20%
Mental Support 
  68.22%
Environment 
  71.38%
Post-School Support 
  57.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  0.00%
School Satisfaction 
  0.00%
Student Behavior 
  0.00%
Student Support 
  0.00%
School Leadership 
  0.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  0.00%
Instructional Development 
  0.00%
Post-School Support 
  0.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.22%
Teacher Support 
  90.71%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  80.78%
School Leadership 
  96.13%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  80.00%

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. %
  93.80%
CC Regents
  73
Non-CC Regents
  74
Impact Score
  0.66
Performance Score
  0.71
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  91.90%
SAT Math
  466
SAT R/W
  474
Postsecondary
2-Year College 9.30%
4-Year College 55.90%
Other Postsecondary 6.80%
Public Service 1.70%
Unknown 26.30%

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 48.90%
Female 51.10%
English Language Learners:
  15.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  73.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 25.90%
Black 28.10%
Hispanic 37.80%
White 3.40%
Other 4.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 20.70%
White 44.80%
Other 34.50%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  16.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  10.30%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.09
Regents English
  72
Regents Gl. Hist.
  68
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.9
IEP Support 
  80.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services65 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy19 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (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 (2022-23)
Regents English
  59
Regents Algebra I
  69
Regents Living Env.
  64
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.5
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