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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Boxing, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness Club, Step, Swimming, Yoga, Basketball, Volleyball
Activities
National Honor Society (ARISTA), Student Government, Music Production & Videography Club, STEAM Summer Academy, Swimming Club, Performing Arts Club (Dance, Art, Poetry & Music), Chess Club, Culinary Club, Latinos Unidos, East Asian Club, "Own Your Crown" (Female Empowerment) Club, Yearbook Club, StraightGay Alliance, My Brother and Sister Keeper (MBSK), Step Team, Study Hall (Before & After School), Science Club, Purple Prints (Print & Broadcast Journalism Club), Creative & Visual Arts' Club, Basketball Club, Weight Training Club, Young Debaters' Club, Knoxin' Youngster Off Da' Court, Computer Science Club, Tech Team, Borough Student Advisory Council (BSAC), Driver's EducationSpring Term
Programs
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.)(Q55A)
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.

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) Open to New York City residents
Advanced College Pathways(Q55B)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Print & Broadcast Journalism(Q55C)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
411
381
    Grade 12 Students
77
72
    Grade 11 Students
73
94
    Grade 10 Students
115
75
    Grade 9 Students
146
140
Avg. Class Size
25.5
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 26
<5 / 25
Attendance %
90%
83%
Graduation %
78%
73%
College %
42%
44%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
456 (84) / 150
0
508 / 150
94
Advanced College Pathways (Q55B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Print & Broadcast Journalism (Q55C)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) (Q55A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

75 / 125 (0.60)
9 / 25 (0.36)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 59% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.71%
Academic Engagement 
  69.50%
Safety 
  72.33%
Bully Prevention 
  66.25%
Inclusivity 
  90.70%
Mental Support 
  78.10%
Environment 
  76.91%
Post-School Support 
  86.89%
Teacher Responses - 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  90.67%
School Satisfaction 
  99.33%
Student Behavior 
  78.22%
Student Support 
  98.93%
School Leadership 
  99.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  97.60%
Instructional Development 
  97.65%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses - 24% responded
Education 
  97.80%
Teacher Support 
  89.67%
Safety 
  98.33%
School Community 
  88.11%
School Leadership 
  96.82%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  83.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  58
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  55
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  69.90%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  425
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  425
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.70%
4-Year College 23.50%
Unknown 61.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 66.20%
Female 33.80%
English Language Learners:
  11.40%
Students with IEPs:
  11.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  72.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 9.70%
Black 70.30%
Hispanic 14.60%
White 1.70%
Other 3.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.90%
Black 39.30%
White 28.60%
Other 14.20%
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