Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (30Q501)

35-12 35Th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106, Queens
Phone: 718-361-9920
Hours: 08:00am - 03:30pm
School Website: https://www.franksinatraschoolofthearts.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/30Q501/
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School Leader: Gideon Rafel Frankel (grafelfrankel@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Samantha Huggins (shuggins7@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Gideon Rafel Frankel (grafelfrankel@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Mwaniki Mwangi (mmwangi@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Fernando Restrepo (frestrepo@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jacqueline Pridgen (jpridge@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Gideon Rafel Frankel (grafelfrankel@schools.nyc.gov)
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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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 94%

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:

  • Audition Offered
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs
Cheerleaders, Fashion Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Who Code, International Thespian Society, Key Club, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, The Chess Club, The Columbia Writing Club, The Debate Club, The Environmental Club, The Social Justice Club, The Step Team, Yoga Club
Art
In 1999, the great American singer and painter, Tony Bennett, and his wife Susan Benedetto, a public school teacher, were inspired to start a public high school for young artists. They dreamt of a school that would integrate the arts with rigorous academics, require a commitment to community service, and help students cultivate a lifelong love of, and dedication to, their artistic passions and crafts. Over the next years, Tony and Susan received invaluable assistance from the NYC Department of Education and local leaders as they endeavored to turn their dream into reality. In 2001, the school opened in temporary quarters for 250 students. The school was named Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, a tribute to the memory of Tony's best friend and colleague. With the help of many friends and supporters, in 2009 Frank Sinatra School of the Arts opened its new extraordinary home, located at the vibrant Kaufman Astoria Studios complex, in Astoria, Queens, Tony Bennett's cherished hometown. The school receives ongoing support from Exploring the Arts, the nonprofit organization founded by Tony and Susan, which helps provide funding for the school's arts program as well as external internship and scholarship opportunities for its students. Facilities include: 750-seat concert hall, two black box theatres, stagecraft workshop, two dance studios, two fine art studios, art gallery, choral and orchestral classrooms, private practice rooms, film lab, and an outdoor rooftop performance garden.
Programs
Film and Media Arts(Q40F)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Fine Arts(Q40J)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Instrumental Music(Q40K)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Vocal Music(Q40L)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Dance(Q40M)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Drama(Q40N)
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
839
838
868
    Grade 12 Students
202
203
236
    Grade 11 Students
217
201
212
    Grade 10 Students
215
224
212
    Grade 9 Students
205
210
208
Avg. Class Size
27.9
28.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 8 / 3
5 / 6 / 2
0 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
92%
91%
89%
Graduation %
100%
99%
99%
College %
84%
83%
82%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,557 (1,643) / 236
416
3,415 (1,714) / 227
380
3,277 / 212
322
Film and Media Arts (Q40F)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
152 / 28 (5.43)
21 / 6 (3.50)
Offers
233 / 27 (8.63)
38 / 5 (7.60)
Offers - Waitlist
219 / 23 (9.52)
14 / 5 (2.80)
Offers
Fine Arts (Q40J)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
468 / 57 (8.21)
61 / 11 (5.55)
Offers
552 / 54 (10.22)
85 / 10 (8.50)
Offers - Waitlist
573 / 50 (11.46)
57 / 10 (5.70)
Offers
Instrumental Music (Q40K)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
263 / 28 (9.39)
24 / 6 (4.00)
Offers
208 / 27 (7.70)
18 / 5 (3.60)
Offers - Waitlist
235 / 28 (8.39)
14 / 5 (2.80)
Offers
Vocal Music (Q40L)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
249 / 30 (8.30)
27 / 6 (4.50)
Offers
220 / 29 (7.59)
32 / 6 (5.33)
Offers - Waitlist
274 / 26 (10.54)
21 / 5 (4.20)
Offers
Dance (Q40M)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
315 / 27 (11.67)
37 / 5 (7.40)
Offers
312 / 27 (11.56)
42 / 5 (8.40)
Offers - Waitlist
346 / 25 (13.84)
29 / 5 (5.80)
Offers
Drama (Q40N)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
316 / 27 (11.70)
35 / 5 (7.00)
Offers
348 / 27 (12.89)
50 / 5 (10.00)
Offers - Waitlist
373 / 25 (14.92)
24 / 5 (4.80)
Offers

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)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.43%
Academic Engagement 
  62.23%
Safety 
  86.25%
Bully Prevention 
  74.50%
Inclusivity 
  89.90%
Mental Support 
  68.56%
Environment 
  70.13%
Post-School Support 
  70.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.20%
School Satisfaction 
  91.33%
Student Behavior 
  75.38%
Student Support 
  89.52%
School Leadership 
  82.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.33%
Instructional Development 
  86.80%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.44%
Teacher Support 
  84.71%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  76.56%
School Leadership 
  94.00%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  82.33%

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. %
  99.50%
CC Regents
  74
Non-CC Regents
  75
Impact Score
  0.67
Performance Score
  0.79
College Aptitude
CCR
  85.40%
SAT Math
  547
SAT R/W
  592
Postsecondary
2-Year College 3.50%
4-Year College 80.80%
Unknown 15.70%

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 32.30%
Female 67.30%
Other 0.40%
English Language Learners:
  0.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  34.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 10.80%
Black 9.30%
Hispanic 26.00%
White 36.20%
Other 17.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 10.30%
Hispanic 19.00%
White 65.50%
Other 5.20%

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
  14.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  11.60%
Students with SC
  0.10%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  77
Regents Gl. Hist.
  71
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  66
Regents Living Env.
  70
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  82.33%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services106 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy10 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy24 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
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

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