Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (30Q501) 
35-12 35Th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106, Queens
Phone: 718-361-9920
Email: cmarchetta@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:00am - 03:30pm
Principal: Gideon Rafel Frankel
School Website: https://www.franksinatraschoolofthearts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/42555
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/30Q501/HS/
Subway: M, R to Steinway St; N
Bus: Q101, Q102, Q104, Q66
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About
At Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA) High School every student receives a challenging academic and arts program. Students have the opportunity to take four years of science and math in addition to four years of English and social studies. We also offer 14 AP courses across all subject areas. Our six studio arts programs (Dance, Drama, Film, Fine Art, Instrumental, Vocal) provide students an intensive pre-conservatory course of study that includes performance and exhibition opportunities, as well as the chance to explore the history, cultural significance, and aesthetics of their chosen art form. FSSA is a wonderfully diverse environment in which students are brought together through their common love of art and creative talent.
Academic Highlights: Four years of math and science including higher level courses of study in Calculus, Physics, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Environmental and AP Computer Science, 90-120-minute classes per day in arts major, Enrichment Programs, Internships with Arts Agencies and Partnerships with New York City's top arts and cultural institutions. Master classes with distinguished teaching artists and other guest workshops., Strong academic supports for students with IEPs. Strong tutoring and academic intervention programs, Advanced placement courses in math, science, social studies, ELA, and the arts, Partnership with CUNY College Now and opportunity for students to take college courses
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Film/Video
Study includes text analysis, film as a cultural and historical document, analysis of artist work; courses in video production, film theory and history, industry practices, and legal issues. Students have access to state-of-the-art digital technology.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Visual Art & Design
Intensive study of art (theory, production, history, assessment); museum and gallery visits, student exhibitions, visiting artists. Courses-Foundation, 2-D and 3-D Design, Painting, Sculpture, Communication Arts, Print-Making, Portfolio, Digital Photography, and AP Art History.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Performing Arts
Small group instruction on orchestral and band instruments; jazz and concert bands, advanced wind ensemble, string and symphonic orchestras, chamber music of all instrument families, theory, ear training, music history and keyboard harmony.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Performing Arts
Students perform in the Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Singers, musical theater, Great American Songbook ensemble, opera workshop and participate in cabaret; curriculum includes voice training, music theory, keyboard, sight singing, diction, and audition preparation.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Performing Arts
Ballet, Modern Dance, Dance History, Choreography, and dance criticism courses; Jazz, Tap, Ballroom Dancing, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Career Management, and Dance Production courses; students attend live performances and take part in school productions.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Performing Arts
A four-year course of study that includes acting technique, scene study, speech for actors, dramatic writing, and course work in performing Shakespeare. The Drama Studio creates main-stage productions each year.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
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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 (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 75.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 15.00%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 66.60%
Black 9.20%
Hispanic 24.50%
White 37.00%
Other 18.70%
Hispanic 15.80%
White 66.70%
Other 7.00%
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