Academy of American Studies (30Q575)

40-11 28th Street, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 929-487-1910
Email: Academyinfo@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 7:30am - 3:45pm
Principal: William Bassell
School Website: https://www.academyofamericanstudies.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/30Q575/
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Subway: 7, N, Q to Queensboro Plaza; E, M, R to Queens Plaza; F to 21st St
Bus: B62, Q100, Q101, Q102, Q103, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q66, Q67, Q69, X63, X64, X68
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About

Our 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 insights into America's history through a rigorous curriculum that includes study in art, music (with a focus on opera), theater, and journalism. Our Advanced Placement (AP) program and partnerships with CUNY and St. John's University allow students to earn college credits. Our curriculum is enriched with trips to historical sites, the theater, and the opera, as well as community service, sports, and additional activities.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Multi-Session School, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs

School Features:

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

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AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (CPCC), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art Disciplines
Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (1 per year)
Programs
Academic Humanities(Q71A)
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.

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) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Intensive Academic Humanities(Q71B)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,388
1,366
1,199
    Grade 12 Students
356
224
208
    Grade 11 Students
341
368
230
    Grade 10 Students
414
376
409
    Grade 9 Students
277
398
352
Avg. Class Size
31.5
28.9
Complaints / Suspensions
6 / 0
<5 / 55
10 / 14
Attendance %
91%
90%
Graduation %
96%
96%
99%
College %
80%
87%
91%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,727 (819) / 170
224
2,671 (952) / 170
222
2,438 / 170
226
Academic Humanities (Q71A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
615 / 71 (8.66)
62 / 14 (4.43)
Offers
(P1)#16 to (P1)#38

729 / 85 (8.58)
84 / 17 (4.94)
Offers - Waitlist
672 / 85 (7.91)
65 / 17 (3.82)
Offers
Intensive Academic Humanities (Q71B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
335 / 71 (4.72)
15 / 14 (1.07)
Offers
(P1)(G1)#CE to (P1)(G1)#E6
All accepted

388 / 57 (6.81)
23 / 11 (2.09)
Offers - Waitlist
404 / 57 (7.09)
9 / 11 (0.82)
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 
  76.00%
Academic Engagement 
  68.54%
Safety 
  79.38%
Bully Prevention 
  71.13%
Inclusivity 
  85.30%
Mental Support 
  72.00%
Environment 
  71.63%
Post-School Support 
  76.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.80%
School Satisfaction 
  84.92%
Student Behavior 
  72.25%
Student Support 
  89.05%
School Leadership 
  81.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  78.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.52%
Post-School Support 
  92.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  87.89%
Teacher Support 
  84.86%
Safety 
  94.33%
School Community 
  76.89%
School Leadership 
  91.63%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  85.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  96.00%
CC Regents
  68
Non-CC Regents
  70
Impact Score
  0.53
Performance Score
  0.72
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  96.90%
SAT Math
  515
SAT R/W
  531
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.50%
4-Year College 69.10%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Unknown 19.40%

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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 46.80%
Female 53.20%
English Language Learners:
  2.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  10.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  59.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 23.90%
Black 3.30%
Hispanic 36.00%
White 34.80%
Other 2.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 18.90%
Hispanic 12.20%
White 58.10%
Other 10.80%

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 (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  10.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.80%
Students with ICT
  7.70%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.70
Regents English
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  68
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  64
IEP Support 
  85.00%

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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