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#514 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Long Island City, NY

A New York City Geographic District #30 high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35-12 35TH AVE, Long Island City, NY 11106

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+37.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation60.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 95% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,573

Median home value

$639,200

Median rent

$2,032/mo

College educated

52.3%

Homeownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
60.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
1 boys'·4 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Baccalaureate School for Global EducationEnrollment path unverified7.77–120.1 mi525Compare →
Energy Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–120.4 mi495Compare →
Academy of American StudiesEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.6 mi1,399Compare →
Gotham Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–100.7 mi165Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #30

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#5 of 50
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 856 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School

What grades does Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School serve?

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School rank in NY?

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School ranks #514 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School a charter school?

No, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School a Title I school?

No, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?

32.6% of students at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
856
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 11106)
40,657
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
36.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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