High School of Applied Communication (24Q267)

30-20 Thomson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 718-389-3163
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.hsac1.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/24Q267/
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Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Daniel Shin (dshin@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Gabriella Avena (gavena3@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Ramon Morel (rmorel@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ramon Morel (rmorel@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sanjida Khatun (skhatun3@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At the High School of Applied Communication, our mission is to empower every student to achieve more through the values of hard work, persistence and determination. Our school provides a small caring and supportive environment for students to develop marketable communication skills for the 21st century, which includes courses in Microsoft Office, Website Dev, Journalism, and Public Speaking . We also offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum focusing on literacy development, problem-solving and critical thinking. Students are also provided full access to a wide variety of AP courses. LaGuardia Community College provides our students access to College Now classes. Our school requires students to wear their uniform on a daily basis.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 70%

Other Features: College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Uniform

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 Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (Advanced Placement), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Art
This year the arts program began to expand its scope by using clay and plaster in the studio art classes and providing a ceramic class as an elective. It may be a half a year course for the next year due to the setup amount. The classes also experimented using various materials, paints, pencils, inks, and fabrics. The success of the three-dimensional materials may lead to more inclusion into the classes if not a class of its own. The arts program arranged a trip for an arts class to visit the Museum of the Moving Image. Due to this success for the following year, we will plan more trips and aligned them with the units of study at the time. The arts program wants to plan a full exhibit or use the arts as a community builder.
Programs
High School of Applied Communication(Q07R)
Computer Science & Technology

Our school offers a focus on 21st century communication skills which included Microsoft Certification, coding, graphics, and database development. Additionally, our students also have access to a wide variety of literacy related classes which include, AP Literature, Speech, Journalism, and other associated classes.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:54 / 121 (0.45)78 / 114 (0.68)
SWD applicants/seats:21 / 24 (0.88)25 / 22 (1.14)
Rank Avg: 7.60
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
409
367
389
    Grade 12 Students
85
74
75
    Grade 11 Students
104
73
85
    Grade 10 Students
107
123
94
    Grade 9 Students
113
97
135
Avg. Class Size
28.7
27.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
35 / 19 / 13
34 / 32 / 11
16 / 23 / 2
Attendance %
86%
85%
86%
Graduation %
88%
95%
99%
College %
71%
71%
58%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
557 (75) / 145
0
559 (103) / 136
0
517 / 108
91

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 
  64.43%
Academic Engagement 
  57.46%
Safety 
  75.75%
Bully Prevention 
  65.63%
Inclusivity 
  78.30%
Mental Support 
  58.89%
Environment 
  64.00%
Post-School Support 
  68.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.60%
School Satisfaction 
  78.00%
Student Behavior 
  63.25%
Student Support 
  93.33%
School Leadership 
  79.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  78.67%
Instructional Development 
  84.80%
Post-School Support 
  78.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  85.89%
Teacher Support 
  85.00%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  75.11%
School Leadership 
  90.25%
Post-School Support 
  83.00%
IEP Support 
  85.33%

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. %
  88.40%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  64
Impact Score
  0.5
Performance Score
  0.62
College Aptitude
CCR
  46.40%
SAT Math
  403
SAT R/W
  420
Postsecondary
2-Year College 32.60%
4-Year College 30.30%
Unknown 37.10%

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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 58.20%
Female 41.80%
English Language Learners:
  20.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 13.40%
Black 5.10%
Hispanic 70.70%
White 8.10%
Other 2.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 25.90%
Hispanic 22.20%
White 44.40%
Other 7.50%

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
  20.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  14.40%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  89.00%
Has some programs
  11.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  51
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  45
4-Year Grad. Rate
  72.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  85.33%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services62 (90%)7 (10%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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
  49
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  72.7
ELL Progress
  41

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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