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QUEENS > District 27 > Public Secondary School

Scholars' Academy

320 Beach 104 Th Street Queens, NY 11694
Q&A with the Principal, Brian O'Connell

“The Scholars' Academy is a screened, accelerated grade 6-12 school in Rockaway Park. Students commute from the Rockaways and all over New York City. An entirely cooperative learning school, students …” Read More »

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320 Beach 104 Th Street
Queens, NY 11694
The Rockaways
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Accelerated coursework at this selective 6-12 school; high level of student engagement in all classes; strong arts program
  • The Downside: Limited AP courses for high school students
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Teacher Data Reports for Scholars' Academy

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 33%
    •  Higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 83%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

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Jun 13, 4:24 PM
Rockaway Students Create Post-Sandy Documentary

By Beth Fertig

Sixth graders at the Scholars' Academy in the Rockaway's now have a permanent record of their experiences following Sandy: a documentary they produced with the help of professional teaching artists. Read More »
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Apr 10, 4:39 PM
Show Goes On Despite Sandy Damage

By schoolbook

The drama program at Scholar's Academy is climbing back from Sandy's storm damage to put on a spring show in its renovated theater. Equipment and costumes still needed. Read More »
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Nov 06, 5:21 PM
Damaged Schools Prepare For New Homes

By Beth Fertig

Administrators tackled the daunting task of planning the relocation of their students from schools too damaged by Hurricane Sandy to open to schools in other parts of the city that are making space for the displaced children. Read More »
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First Bell Nov 15, 8:20 AM
A Program to Turn Around Troubled Students

By Mary Ann Giordano

A nonprofit program, Turnaround for Children, is focusing on students' psychological and emotional well-being. In doing so, it "occupies a middle ground between the educators and politicians who believe schools should be more like community centers, and the education-reform movement, with its no-excuses mantra," The Times reports on Tuesday. Read More »
First Bell Nov 14, 8:14 AM
A Homeless Child Struggles for Stability

By Mary Ann Giordano

In the news, a look into the lives of a homeless child enrolled in the city's schools: N-Dia Layne and her mother, Whitnee Layne, made a valiant attempt to keep N-Dia in the Brooklyn school she had attended for four years. But mother and daughter were transferred from their Brooklyn shelter to one in Manhattan, and the hour and 15 minute commute proved daunting. Read More »
  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 9 Above Average
  • Diversity 8 Above Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1562 / 2400
Above Average
Regents English
98%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
94%
Above Average
Regents Science
96%
Above Average
Regents History
99%
Above Average
6th Grade English 681 / 800
Above Average
6th Grade Math 714 / 800
Above Average
7th Grade English 688 / 800
Above Average
7th Grade Math 715 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade English 679 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade Math 712 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade Science 85 / 100
Above Average
Regents Rate
100%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
100%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 253.4 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 94.4 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 97.0 / 100
Above Average
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More about Scholars' Academy

Population 1,062 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 96%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Collaborative projects that combine all subjects
  • group tables in every class; 9th graders must be prepared to complete four Regents courses: Geometry
  • Physics
  • English
  • U.S. History and Government; energy building activities such as: Spirit Week
  • fall and spring dances
  • beach picnics
  • collective community service events
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Independent Art Studio Morning Program
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art HS Tour Program
  • "The World of Art;" Carnegie Hall Cultural Exchange Program
  • "The Music of India;" Guitar
  • Percussion
  • Sculpture
  • Drawing
  • Art &amp; Design
  • Painting
  • Video Production
  • Student Government
  • Summer Jobs Program
  • "Scholars' Shadow" Internships
Clubs
  • Guitar
  • School Newspaper
  • Computer
  • LEGO Robotics
  • Spanish
  • Science
  • Step
  • Visual Arts
  • Film Production
  • Band
  • Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Stage Crew
  • College Awareness Student Team (CAST)
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Shakespeare Club
  • Forensics Club
  • Mathletes
  • Newspaper
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Broadway Junior Project
  • New York City Ballroom Dancing
  • Rockaway Artists Alliance
  • Magic Box Video Productions
Hospital Partnerships
  • Peninsula Hospital Center
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Queens College School of Education
  • Adelphi University School of Education
  • St. Francis College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • American Ballroom Theatre
Other Partnerships
  • Beat the Streets Wrestling
Community Organization Partners
  • Millennium Development
  • Rockaway Rotary Club
Corporate Partners
  • Broadridge Financial Solutions
  • Brooklyn Golf Center
  • Music Theatre International
Sports
  • Co-ed: Cross Country
  • Crew; Girls' Softball
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Cheerleading
  • Fitness
  • Step
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