Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet High School (29Q492)
207-01 116th Avenue, Queens, NY 11411, Queens
Phone: 718-978-1837
Email: admissions@masths.org
Hours: 8:30am - 3:10pm
Principal: Allika Thompson
School Website: https://www.masths.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/43472
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/29Q492/HS/
Bus: Q27, Q4, Q77, Q83, X64
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About
Mathematics, Science Research and Technology (MAST) High School, located in the heart of Cambria Heights, is a diverse and small learning community. As a STEAM School, our students engage in rigorous mathematics, science, or engineering courses with the arts and technology embedded within the curriculum. We believe students learn best by approaching academic and social challenges as learning opportunities. MAST HS is a place where students explore and seek solutions for challenges they face in our technologically-advanced world. Our students have the opportunity to affirm themselves, discover their passions, and apply what they know through hands-on project-based learning which require critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Academic Highlights: Robotics, AP Courses Available, Language Courses Available, College In High School Course (Dual Credit in HS and College)
Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
School Features:
- Offers 10th Grade Seats
- School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
Computer Science & Technology, Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Our S.T.E.A.M. program emphasizes the interconnections among mathematics, science, technology, and the humanities, prepares students to become creative problem-solvers, effective communicators, and tomorrow's leaders through a rigorous curriculum and collaborative partnerships. Our approach is driven by problem-solving and exploratory learning, which promotes student readiness for college, prepares them for the 21st century workforce, and provides opportunities for critical and design thinking. Specialized courses in the STEAM Program include Robotics, Engineering Design, Computer Science, Forensics, Hydroponics and Astronomy. The "A" in STEAM credited courses include Dance and Visual Arts that are offered during the academic day.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
This program allows scholars the opportunity to both earn a New York State high school diploma and up to 30 transferable college credits (with a required minimum of 12 college credits). College credits can be through 3 Pathways: 1) Scoring a 3 and above on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, (2) College Now Program at York College, and (3) National Equity Lab’s High-Schools-In-College Program who offers courses from prestigious universities including Howard, Princeton, Stanford, Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, Wesleyan, Cornell, Georgetown, Arizona State University, Barnard and Harvard. In this program, scholars earn dual credit in high school and college simultaneously.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Communications
Broadcast & Print Journalism are a series of courses that engage students who are interested in pursuing careers in this field. After learning basic journalism skills, students choose a specialty in our school digital newspaper, our weekly student broadcast, yearbook or literary magazine writing and production which are all integrated in the academic day.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 23.50%
Unknown 61.80%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 33.80%
Black 70.30%
Hispanic 14.60%
White 1.70%
Other 3.70%
Black 39.30%
White 28.60%
Other 14.20%