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/47348
Admissions Information: https://www.academyofamericanstudies.com/admissions
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/30Q575/HS/
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
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to 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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 69.10%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Unknown 19.40%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 54.10%
Black 3.40%
Hispanic 35.10%
White 38.00%
Other 0.80%
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