Scholars' Academy (27Q323)

320 Beach 104Th Street, Queens, NY 11694, Queens
Phone: 718-474-6918
Hours: 8:45am - 3:35pm
School Website: https://www.scholarsnyc.com/home
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q323/
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School Leader: Michele Smyth (msmyth3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Kristine Supple O'Connor (ksupple@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Brandy Nathan (bnathan@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Tracey Bean Haye (tbeanhaye@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Aimee Mcloughlin (amcloughlin3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Brandy Nathan (bnathan@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Scholars' Academy is ranked one of the Best NYC High Schools by US News and World Report. Scholars' Academy is an academically accelerated high school that prepares students for college and careers of the 21st century. Comprised of multi-talented students, our diverse student body is challenged by an ambitious curriculum in English, math, science, social studies, Spanish language, technology, and the arts. Teachers work closely with students on an individual basis within a school-wide cooperative group structure to ensure their success academically, behaviorally and socially. Students have the opportunity to engage in an advisory program focused on fostering positive peer bonds, increasing cultural understanding, enhancing social-emotional well being and dedicated time for reflection and enrichment. High school students follow a strict dress policy.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Uniform

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Additional Information:

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP World History: Modern, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
Astronomy Club, Business Administration Club, Chemistry Club, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Engineering Union Club, Farm Team, Fashion Club, Female Empowerment Club (FEM), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, Journalism Club, Key Club, Math Team, Media and Livestream Team, Medical Club, Model UN, Multicultural Club (MCC), Muslim Student Association (MSA), My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper, Psychology Club, Robotics Club, South Asian Cultural Club (SACC), Student Government, Tech Team, Theater.
Art
The Scholars' Academy is committed to provide our young creatives the knowledge and experience of a multifaceted education in the arts. We are excited to add an artist in residency for dance to celebrate our cultural diversity. The vocal and instrumental departments continue to delight our staff, students and community with performances both in and outside of our school. It was standing room only at opening night for both Middle and High School theater productions. Our visual artists persist to awe and earn recognition by several NYC art organizations. And the newly revamped media department who stream, broadcast and capture all things art, round out the art programs at The Scholars' Academy.
Program Details
Scholars' Academy(Q72A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:504 / 129 (3.91)536 / 129 (4.16)
SWD applicants/seats:76 / 25 (3.04)68 / 25 (2.72)
Rank Avg: 4.05
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P2)(G1)#2E to (P2)(G1)#60
  SWD:(P2)(G2)#6D to (P2)(G3)#00
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
607
612
589
    Grade 12 Students
152
149
149
    Grade 11 Students
139
151
152
    Grade 10 Students
169
140
155
    Grade 9 Students
147
172
133
Avg. Class Size
27.4
26.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 16 / 0
0 / 11 / 0
0 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
93%
93%
93%
Graduation %
99%
100%
100%
College %
94%
83%
89%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,065 (580) / 154
186
1,161 (600) / 154
182
1,047 / 1548
214
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  84.43%
Academic Engagement 
  72.54%
Safety 
  87.63%
Bully Prevention 
  68.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.60%
Mental Support 
  76.44%
Environment 
  72.13%
Post-School Support 
  83.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  74.40%
School Satisfaction 
  74.92%
Student Behavior 
  63.88%
Student Support 
  85.19%
School Leadership 
  62.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  83.64%
Post-School Support 
  93.83%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.89%
Teacher Support 
  88.43%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  74.89%
School Leadership 
  93.25%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  87.33%

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. %
  99.30%
CC Regents
  78
Non-CC Regents
  77
Impact Score
  0.81
Performance Score
  0.83
College Aptitude
CCR
  89.40%
SAT Math
  586
SAT R/W
  592
Postsecondary
2-Year College 2.70%
4-Year College 87.30%
Unknown 10.00%

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 47.90%
Female 52.00%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  0.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  43.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 17.20%
Black 19.10%
Hispanic 26.20%
White 34.10%
Other 3.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 6.50%
Black 10.40%
Hispanic 13.00%
White 66.20%
Other 3.90%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  8.10%
Students with SC
  4.10%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  3.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  77
Regents Gl. Hist.
  74
Regents US Hist.
  73
Regents Living Env.
  66
4-Year Grad. Rate
  96.2
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  87.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services132 (94%)9 (6%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
Special Class37 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy75 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School34 (97%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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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