Academy of American Studies (30Q575)

40-11 28th Street, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 929-487-1910
Hours: 7:30am - 3:45pm
School Website: https://www.academyofamericanstudies.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/30Q575/
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School Leader: William Bassell (wbassel@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Desiree Alaimo (dalaimo8@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: William Bassell (wbassel@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Sinead Kiernan (skiernan@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tara Murphy (tmurphy23@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Leslie Kohn (lkohn4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Marjorie Antoine (mantoine@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Our rigorous college preparatory school focuses on American history and its interdisciplinary connections. Students learn in a supportive environment, allowing them to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. As the flagship high school of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, we provide rich insights into America's history through a rigorous and challenging curriculum that includes study in art, music (with a focus on opera, chorus and band/orchestra), theater, and journalism. Our Advanced Placement (AP) program and partnerships with SUNY, CUNY and St. John's University allow students to earn college and high school credits simultaneously. Our curriculum is enriched with trips to historical sites, international trips, museums, the theater, and The Metropolitan Opera, as well as community service, sports, and additional activities including student led clubs.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%
Academic Highlights: Upper level courses in science and Mathematics, English courses included Banned Books, Journalism, Fairy Tales, Creative Writing, and African American Literature, Rich electives in American History, law, and Senior Thesis/Civics for all, as well as enjoyable programs in the arts including fine arts, digital media, acting, playwriting, orchestral music, chorus, and opera appreciation, Advanced Placement Courses Available, Dually credited courses for juniors and seniors receiving college credit from SUNY Albany and SUNY New Paltz and high school credit from Academy
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Multi-Session School, Orientation, Saturday Programs
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Focus is on the humanities, literature, writing, and American history, and also offers a full range of math and science courses. All students take Senior Thesis, a college preparatory research and writing class as well.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Focus is on the humanities, literature, writing, and American history, and also offers a full range of math and science courses. All students take Senior Thesis, a college preparatory research and writing class as well.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics


Total 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)























Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)






4-Year College 78.30%
Public Service 0.40%
Vocational Program 0.40%
Unknown 10.30%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 53.20%

Black 3.30%
Hispanic 36.00%
White 34.80%
Other 2.00%
Black 6.40%
Hispanic 16.70%
White 53.80%
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)


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 (2024-25)
Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 135 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
SETSS | 8 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Counseling Services | 63 (90%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (10%) |
Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Occupational Therapy | 16 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (4%) |
Vision Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Transportation | Number Receiving |
Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
Unassigned | 0 (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 (2023-24)
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
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