Academy of American Studies

Test score data was not provided for this school, making a direct academic performance assessment difficult. However, the school offers AP Courses across multiple subjects along with Humanities and World Languages programs. Class sizes average 23.6 students, matching the district average exactly. The lack of published proficiency data means parents should directly contact the school for recent state assessment results.

This is where the school truly shines. Teacher instruction quality scores a perfect 100%, significantly above the district average of 91%. Parent trust metrics are strong across the board — 94% for both teacher and principal trust, with 93% overall parent satisfaction matching the district average. The school reports zero suspensions, well below the district average of 0.275%, suggesting effective behavioral management or a student body that rarely conflicts with disciplinary actions. Teacher-principal trust sits at 83%, which is decent but not as high as parent trust — a gap worth noting. The very low survey response rates (14% for families, 22 teacher responses) make these results suggestive rather than definitive.

With 1,199 students across grades 9-12, the school is larger than many District 30 elementary schools but typical for a high school. Demographics are fairly evenly distributed: White students comprise 37%, Hispanic 35%, Asian 24%, and Black students just 3%. The diversity index of 67% reflects this mix. Economic need is moderately high at 57.9% (above the district average), with 11% of students having IEPs. ELL support is available, and the school offers French and Spanish — fairly standard world language options. The neighborhood itself has a 19.4% poverty rate and median household income of $70,542, suggesting a working- and middle-class community.

Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills is a Queens neighborhood with a mix of housing types, moderate transit options (scoring 57.47 on transit accessibility), and a family density of 62% — indicating a reasonably family-oriented area. Safety scores are relatively low at 36.4 percentile, which parents should factor in. The area has an asthma ED rate slightly above average and moderate environmental indicators. With a median home value of $841,040, the neighborhood is increasingly expensive with limited homeownership (16.4%). The education orientation score of 48 suggests this isn't a particularly education-focused community compared to others.

Families typically commute to this school from across Queens and beyond given its citywide draw — walking is only realistic for local residents. The 21st Street-Long Island City station is accessible via nearby Queens Plaza.