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Academy of American Studies

28 04 41 Avenue Queens, NY 11101
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28 04 41 Avenue
Queens, NY 11101
Long Island City
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  • Performance8 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 8 Above Average
8/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1484 / 2400
Above Average
Regents English
95%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
86%
Above Average
Regents Science
82%
Above Average
Regents History
87%
Above Average
Regents Rate
83%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
89%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 220.1 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 83.6 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 85.2 / 100
Above Average
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More about Academy of American Studies

Population 704 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 93%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language and Composition
  • European History
  • Spanish Language
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • French
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Additional courses in American History
  • Research
  • Law; Senior Thesis; Seminars and trips to Historic Sites (Philadelphia
  • Sturbridge
  • Harlem Renaissance
  • Gettysburg
  • Boston
  • Plymouth
  • Washington
  • D.C. and West Point); Piano
  • College Now
  • Careers in Arts
  • Digital Media
  • Journalism
  • Playwriting
  • Acting
  • Global Voices Through Film
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • International Thespian Society
  • Eagles in the Morning Radio Show
  • Step Team
  • Spring Musical; Publications: Academy Gazette
  • Academy Review
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Government
Clubs
  • Big Sib
  • History
  • Model United Nations
  • Senior Committee
  • Think Quest
  • Pilates
  • Environmental Concerns
  • Improvisational Theatre
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Internships
  • National Honor Society
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Center for Arts Education
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • Students Live
  • New York State Theatre Education Association
  • Manhattan Theatre Club
  • Judith Shakespeare Company
Higher Education Partnerships
  • LaGuardia Community College
  • St.John's University
Community Organization Partners
  • Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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