Grover Cleveland High School (24Q485)

21-27 Himrod Street, Queens, NY 11385, Queens
Phone: 718-381-9600
Hours: 08:30am - 02:50pm
School Website: https://www.groverclevelandhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/24Q485/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Marc Pascente (mpascente@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lydia Martinez (lmartinez37@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Steven Colbert (scolbert@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kelsey Almandoz (kalmandoz@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Patrizia Crino (praneri@schools.nyc.gov)
Calculate commute

About

Grover Cleveland High School is a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that encourages students to achieve their college/career goals through various pathways of study and project based learning. Pathways include Math/Science Research, Information Technology, Engineering Arts, Life Guarding/Water Safety Instruction, Health Careers (EMT) Music and Fine and Performing Arts. Our students have been recognized for civic and community leadership, have ranked internationally and nationally in bridge-building competitions, ranked citywide in the Science Olympiad and are some of the best life guards in the city of New York. Certifications: CISCO, Microsoft Technology, EMT, Life-Guarding, First Aid/CPR, Water Safety Instructor. Higher education partnerships include, Cornell University, Syracuse University, Arizona State University, University of Pennsylvania, Howard University, LaGuardia Community College. We offer 25 advanced placement and college credit courses.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%

Academic Highlights: College and AP Courses: College Now, Syracuse University Project Advance, Arizona State University, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, Howard University, Support Services: Spanish Bilingual, English as a New Language, SETSS, ICT and self-contained classes ACES Program, ASD Horizon Nest., Certifications: Cisco Networking, Microsoft Technology, Emergency Medical Training, Life Guard Training, First Aid/CPR, Water Safety Instructor, Arts Education: Instrumental and Vocal Music, Drama and Theater, Pathways of Study: Math/Science Research, Information Technology, Engineering Arts, Life Guarding, Music and Fine and Performing Arts, Information Technology

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Music Theory, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Other Sports
Archery, Basketball, Dance, Fitness, Step, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis
Clubs
A World of Difference, Anime Club, Art Portfolio, Artistic Expressions, Bridge Building, Cheer club, Chess Club, Cyber Security Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Engineering with AutoCAD, Film Club, Gamers Alliance, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), K-Pop Dance Club, Key Club, Mandarin Club, Modern Band, Music Technology, My Brother's Keeper, Newspaper Club, Photography Club, Science Olympiad, STEP, Table Tennis, Weight Lifting, Yearbook Club, Young Black Americans
Art
Grover Cleveland High School shares a core commitment to the arts and offers an engaging and rigorous course of study in the arts, including foundation courses in studio art, chorus, band, guitar, keyboard and theater. Students can choose to take advanced electives in the arts, including drawing, painting, ceramics, advanced chorus, band, guitar, Advanced Placement Music Appreciation, and College Now Art History through our partnership with LaGuardia Community College. This year Grover Cleveland High School began a journey to support our newly arrived immigrant students through an integrated ESL/Art course designed to accelerate student learning of the English language. We are strongly committed to the power of art to transform our students. We strive to use the many arts resources in New York City and encourage our students to take advantage of free classes, internships, and unique opportunities in the arts.
Programs
Information Technology Pathway (STEM)(Q23A)
Computer Science & Technology

In-depth study in the field of information technology. Courses include, but are not limited to: Web Design, Exploration in Coding I and II, AP Computer Science, Honor's Database, Introduction to Networks, Engineering Design Principles, AutoCAD. Upon successful completion of the pathway, students may receive certification in CISCO and Microsoft Office.

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
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:58 / 78 (0.74)63 / 78 (0.81)
SWD applicants/seats:14 / 10 (1.40)27 / 15 (1.80)
Rank Avg: 5.77
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Grover Cleveland High School ASD Horizon Program(Q23C)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 8 (0.50)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 2.00
Music and Fine And Performing Arts Pathway(Q23H)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Coursework includes: painting, drawing, sculpting and graphic arts. Drama coursework includes: acting, play-writing and theater production. Music coursework includes: vocal training, instrumental training (string and wind ensembles,) and guitar. This academy partners with Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School, Little Kids Rock, as well as Grammys in the Schools.

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
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:34 / 42 (0.81)45 / 42 (1.07)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 6 (1.17)20 / 8 (2.50)
Rank Avg: 5.95
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Math and Science Research Pathway (STEM)(Q23J)
Science & Math

Math and Science Research pathway is designed for students interested in careers in Mathematics and Science with an emphasis on research. Courses include, but are not limited to: Science Research, Mathematics Research, Microsoft Office, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus. Students completing this pathway may have internship opportunities in the corporate and scientific industries.

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
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:41 / 42 (0.98)29 / 42 (0.69)
SWD applicants/seats:6 / 6 (1.00)7 / 8 (0.88)
Rank Avg: 6.33
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Allied Health Pathway(Q23S)
Health Professions

This is designed for students interested in allied health professions and in the health care field. Students can, upon completion of rigorous requirements, be certified in First Aid, Life-guarding, Water Safety and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

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
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:79 / 42 (1.88)56 / 42 (1.33)
SWD applicants/seats:13 / 6 (2.17)15 / 8 (1.88)
Rank Avg: 5.37
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Grover Cleveland High School ACES 15:1 Program(Q23Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 10 (0.70)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 1.00
Waitlist
Zoned(Q23Z)
Zoned

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:77 / 155 (0.50)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:31 / 24 (1.29)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 6.03
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,539
1,480
1,493
    Grade 12 Students
265
371
352
    Grade 11 Students
366
238
361
    Grade 10 Students
469
449
381
    Grade 9 Students
439
422
399
Avg. Class Size
21.9
21.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
62 / 107 / 22
30 / 94 / 21
36 / 77 / 20
Attendance %
83%
83%
81%
Graduation %
80%
83%
77%
College %
46%
48%
43%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,552 (359) / 420
437
1,381 (358) / 422
468
1,264 / 258
377
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.14%
Academic Engagement 
  65.69%
Safety 
  72.75%
Bully Prevention 
  67.38%
Inclusivity 
  84.40%
Mental Support 
  68.67%
Environment 
  68.00%
Post-School Support 
  80.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.60%
School Satisfaction 
  82.17%
Student Behavior 
  63.38%
Student Support 
  88.81%
School Leadership 
  80.62%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.68%
Post-School Support 
  91.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.11%
Teacher Support 
  85.43%
Safety 
  94.67%
School Community 
  76.67%
School Leadership 
  92.50%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  93.00%

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. %
  80.60%
CC Regents
  66
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.45
Performance Score
  0.42
College Aptitude
CCR
  38.80%
SAT Math
  420
SAT R/W
  428
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.90%
4-Year College 23.50%
Unknown 47.60%

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 54.80%
Female 45.20%
English Language Learners:
  27.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.00%
Black 3.60%
Hispanic 72.80%
White 15.70%
Other 0.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.30%
Black 7.60%
Hispanic 20.00%
White 55.20%
Other 3.90%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  9.00%
Students with SC
  6.80%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  7.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  75
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  93.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services158 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS9 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class109 (91%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy21 (70%)N/A (N/A)9 (30%)
Physical Therapy7 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School41 (93%)
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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  68.5
ELL Progress
  65
Similar Schools
Richmond Hill High School
89-30 114 Street, Queens, NY 11418, Queens

Total Students:
1705
Academic Score:
  60.40%
Survey Score:
  81.50%
Flushing High School
35-01 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354, Queens

Total Students:
1585
Academic Score:
  69.80%
Survey Score:
  76.70%
William Cullen Bryant High School
48-10 31 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103, Queens

Total Students:
1968
Academic Score:
  66.30%
Survey Score:
  77.20%
Sunset Park High School
153 35Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232, Brooklyn

Total Students:
1332
Academic Score:
  68.70%
Survey Score:
  79.90%
Newtown High School
48-01 90 Street, Queens, NY 11373, Queens

Total Students:
1925
Academic Score:
  56.80%
Survey Score:
  82.10%
Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School
290 St Marks Place, Staten Island, NY 10301, Staten Island

Total Students:
698
Academic Score:
  65.60%
Survey Score:
  85.60%
A. Philip Randolph Campus High School
443 West 135 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031, Manhattan

Total Students:
1377
Academic Score:
  58.90%
Survey Score:
  82.80%
Queens Technical High School
37-02 47 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, Queens

Total Students:
1291
Academic Score:
  69.30%
Survey Score:
  81.80%
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
1 Wells Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208, Brooklyn

Total Students:
838
Academic Score:
  70.70%
Survey Score:
  78.10%
H.E.R.O. High
455 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455, Bronx

Total Students:
717
Academic Score:
  63.70%
Survey Score:
  79.40%
Comments