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
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)
Languages Offered
Spanish
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 Team
Academy of American Studies
Clubs
Art Club, Astronomy Club, Baseball Club, Basketball Club, Big Sib Orientation, Black Student Union, Book Club, Card Club, Co-Ed Volleyball Club, Coding Club, Crochet Club, Cross Country Co-Ed Running Club, Cultural Cuisine Club, Debate Club, DECA Finance Club, Drama Club, Environmental Science Club, Film Club, Forensic Club, French Club, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Girls Inc., Glamour Gals, Greek Club, Health Occupations Students of America, Hispanic Alliance Club, Honor Society, Hour Children Club, Humanitarian Club, Irish Club, Journalism Club, K-Pop Club, Key Club, Magazine Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Multicultural Student Union, Music Club, Muslim Student Association, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Peers for Change, Photography Club, Red Cross, Robotics, Senior Committee, Soccer Club, Softball Club, STEM Club, Student Government, Stunt Club, Tarot Club, UNICEF Club, Yearbook Club, Youth Medical Association
Art
The Academy of American Studies proudly supports the Arts! We continue to offer classes in: Studio Art, College Now Art History, Playwriting, Digital Media, Opera Appreciation, and Shakespeare. We are also in our second year of our renewed music program with the addition of two fully licensed music teachers. We offer classes in music including: Chorus, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, General Music classes. We are programming for a Modern Band and a second more advanced Chamber Chorus. Additionally, at the Academy, we actively seek to integrate the arts into all the curriculum areas. The Theatre for a New Audience worked with two 10th grade ICT classes and our two ENL classes. Eleventh grade students took trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for immersive art experiences. Students in twelfth grade were offered the opportunity to become part of the Center for Arts Education's Career Development Program and intern in the arts. The entire student body is also provided with artistic and cultural opportunities such as six trips to the Metropolitan Opera involving hundreds of students and alumni, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other NYC Art museums. We also took our students to various Broadway shows which included Hamilton, Aladdin, Hadestown, Macbeth, We also have an active Visual Art Club and Guitar Club. We also hosted our first Winter Concert and held our 2nd annual Spring Arts Fair where Visual Arts students shared their work and our music students performed for all who attended.
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.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:615 / 71 (8.66)729 / 85 (8.58)672 / 85 (7.91)
SWD applicants/seats:62 / 14 (4.43)84 / 17 (4.94)65 / 17 (3.82)
Rank Avg: 5.99
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:335 / 71 (4.72)388 / 57 (6.81)404 / 57 (7.09)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 14 (1.07)23 / 11 (2.09)9 / 11 (0.82)
Rank Avg: 6.21
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School 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
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
5 / 26 / 10
<5 / 55 / 11
10 / 14 / 8
Attendance %
91%
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

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  96.10%
CC Regents
  71
Non-CC Regents
  72
Impact Score
  0.7
Performance Score
  0.75
College Aptitude
CCR
  68.80%
SAT Math
  496
SAT R/W
  519
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.60%
4-Year College 78.30%
Public Service 0.40%
Vocational Program 0.40%
Unknown 10.30%

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 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 17.90%
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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  11.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  7.50%
Students with SC
  0.10%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  74
Regents Gl. Hist.
  69
Regents US Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  64
4-Year Grad. Rate
  78.4
IEP Movement
Fair
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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services135 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS8 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services63 (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 Therapy16 (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%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (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)
Regents English
  75
Regents Gl. Hist.
  71
Regents Algebra I
  64
Regents Living Env.
  64
4-Year Grad. Rate
  91.7
ELL Progress
  46

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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