Excellent
#674 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 14% in state
High School of Applied Communications
High School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Long Island City, NY
A New York City Geographic District #24 high school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30-20 THOMSON AVE, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Math 87% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School of Applied Communications score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 90% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School of Applied Communications sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,807
Median home value
$995,500
Median rent
$2,740/mo
College educated
65.4%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Finance and EnterpriseEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Bard High School Early College QueensEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| International High School at Laguardia Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Middle College High School at Laguardia Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 427 | Compare → |
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 #24
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #9 of 56
- 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.
High School of Applied Communications is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School of Applied Communications
High School of Applied Communications is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 412 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School of Applied Communications
What grades does High School of Applied Communications serve?
High School of Applied Communications serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School of Applied Communications?
High School of Applied Communications has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Applied Communications?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Applied Communications is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School of Applied Communications rank in NY?
High School of Applied Communications ranks #674 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is High School of Applied Communications's MySchoolScout rating?
High School of Applied Communications has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 High School of Applied Communications?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School of Applied Communications has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is High School of Applied Communications a charter school?
No, High School of Applied Communications is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School of Applied Communications a Title I school?
No, High School of Applied Communications is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School of Applied Communications?
87.1% of students at High School of Applied Communications 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
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (718) 389-3163
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11101)
- 39,007
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 11101; 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
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