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Martin Van Buren High School

230 17 Hillside Avenue Queens, NY 11427
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230 17 Hillside Avenue
Queens, NY 11427
Bellerose
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Lots of community spirit; interesting elective courses taught by engaging teachers.
  • The Downside: School has been overwhelmed by increase in population and now has split sessions.
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  • Performance4 Average
  • Satisfaction 2 Below Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
4/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1197 / 2400
Average
Regents English
72%
Average
Regents Mathematics
48%
Average
Regents Science
44%
Below Average
Regents History
42%
Below Average
Regents Rate
45%
Average
10-Credit Rate
72%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 127.5 / 350
Below Average
Regents Completion 42.3 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 44.5 / 100
Average
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More about Martin Van Buren High School

Population 2,390 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 C
Avg. Attendance Rate 85%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Intel Science/Social Science Research
  • Business and Computer Technology
  • Music Academy
  • Performing Arts
  • Bridge to Medicine
  • College Now
  • Scholar's Institute
  • Extended Day Program for Credit Recovery
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Annual Spring Drama Production
  • Fashion Show; Jazz Band
  • Orchestra and Chorus Performances
  • Leaders Organization
  • Student Organization
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD Design)
Clubs
  • Key
  • &ldquo;Beeline&rdquo; (Newspaper)
  • &ldquo;Futura&rdquo; (Yearbook)
  • &ldquo;Currents&rdquo; (Literary Magazine)
  • Finance
  • Poetry
  • Drama
  • Drum Line
  • Guitar
  • Drama
  • Musical Theatre
  • Fitness Team
  • Cheerleaders
  • Video Editing
  • Website
  • Robotics
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Mock Trial and Moot Court Law Competition Teams
  • Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team
Hospital Partnerships
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Cornell Medical Center
Higher Education Partnerships
  • LaGuardia Community College
  • Teachers College-Columbia University
  • Queensborough Community College
  • York College
  • Adelphi University
Community Organization Partners
  • Beacon Works Program
  • Queens Public Library
  • Police Athletic League (PAL)
  • National Science Foundation
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Services Now for Adult Persons (SNAP)
  • Young Men&rsquo;s Hebrew Association (YMHA)
  • Young Men&rsquo;s Christian Association (YMCA)
  • Outreach Project
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