Middle–HighSchool code (DBN) 27Q323

Scholars' Academy

320 Beach 104 Street, Queens
Grades 6-12
Michele Smyth, Principal
718-474-6918
scholarsnyc.com

About

Scholars' Academy serves students in grades 6-12 in Queens. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 87 percent of students achieving ELA proficiency and 84 percent achieving math proficiency, both well above the citywide median for Grade 3-8 state tests. A high 93 percent of students participate in accelerated coursework, significantly exceeding the citywide 75th percentile. For high school students, the 4-year graduation rate is 100 percent, well above the citywide median, and 90.7 percent enroll in college within six months, also well above the citywide median. Regents pass rates are strong in English (98.6 percent), Global History (96.3 percent), and US History (92.5 percent). The school describes itself as rigorous, emphasizing an inquiry-based, hands-on approach and early high school credit opportunities in middle school. In the 2025-26 DOE School Survey, 96 percent of parents surveyed were satisfied with their child's education, and 98 percent felt their child was safe. Students also reported feeling safe in hallways and cafeterias, with 94 percent favorable. The school's Economic Need Index is 46 percent, which is well below the citywide median.

Sources (4)

NYC DOE Location Code Generating and Management System (LCGMS) · 2026-27 (export of 2026-08-22)
NYC DOE School Quality Reports and Snapshot, 2024-25 · 2024-25
NYC School Survey (parent and student responses) · 2025-26
MySchools admissions directory, 2025-26 cycle · 2025-26 admissions cycle

Where graduates go next^[2]

Scholars' Academy
Brooklyn Technical High School

High schools this school’s graduates most commonly attend.

Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

87%

Math proficiency

84%

Scholars' AcademyHigh-pushhigh confidence

Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

97%

Avg class size (general ed)

29.6

Avg class size (ICT)

30.75

Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.

Accelerated & honors courses^[1]

ELA (Middle School Honors)
Math (Middle School Honors)
Middle School Algebra ACC
Middle School Biology ACC
Science (Middle School Honors)
Social Studies (Middle School Honors)
World Languages (Middle School)
World Languages (Middle School Accelerated)

High-school-credit or accelerated coursework offered.

Electives, clubs & activities^[1]

Electives: Art, Band, Book Club, Chess, Chorus, Coding, Computer Science, Concert Band, Drama, Guitar, Journalism, Library, Marching Band, Math Team, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Peer Mediation, Performing Arts, Physical Education, STEM, Technology, Theater, Web Design, Yearbook
Clubs & activities: Art, Band, Book Club, Chess, Chorus, Coding, Creative Writing, Drama, Fitness, Gardening, Green Team, Guitar, Homework Help, Math Team, Music, Musical Theater, National Junior Honor Society, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Saturday Academy, School Newspaper, Science Club, STEM, Student Council, Technology, Theater, Tutoring, Video Game Club, Visual Arts, Yearbook

Offerings vary year to year.

Arts offerings^[1]

Traditional and Studio Art
Digital Media Arts
Theater Making/Performance
Exploring Music
Band/Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds

Arts and music courses offered.

Sports & PSAL teams

^[5]

14 teams offered.

Boys

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Swimming

Volleyball

Girls

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer · V

Soccer · JV

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

Coed

Golf

Stunt

CHAMPS teams (middle-school recreational) are highlighted.

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

InstructionExcellent

Safety & climateGood

Family tiesGood

DOE quality-rating labels are skewed across the system; read them relative to the citywide distribution in our methodology.

NYC School Survey, 2025-26

Parent survey · overall positive

93%96% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

85%90% response rate

Student survey · overall positive

79%99% response rate

Survey topics, 2025-26

Safety92%city 82%

Students · Do you feel safe in your classes at school?96%
Students · Do you feel safe in the hallways and the cafeteria?94%
Students · Do you feel safe in the locker rooms and bathrooms at school?91%
Students · How often do School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment?82%
Students · How often do students get into physical fights at this school?94%
Students · How often are students under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs during the school day and/or school activities?90%
Students · How often are students involved in gang activity during the school day?95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Bullying prevention81%city 79%

Students · How often do students at this school harass, bully, or intimidate other students?78%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others online or through social media?82%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their race?80%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their ethnicity?83%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their religion?88%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their country of origin?86%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their citizenship/immigration status?86%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender?88%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their gender expression?85%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their sexual orientation?83%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their body type (weight, height, hair, etc.)?73%
Students · How often do students harass or bully others because of their disability?83%
Teachers · At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.59%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Emotional support79%city 74%

Students · How often do students at this school treat each other with respect?63%
Students · How often do you feel like there is at least one trusted adult at this school you could talk to if you needed to?72%
Students · Do you know where to go in your school if you need help with mental health?93%
Students · How often do you use strategies you learned at school to stay focused when something frustrating happens?47%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?96%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?100%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?90%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?77%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?74%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (79%) is their average, vs 74% citywide.

Personal attention67%city 62%

Students · How many of your teachers give you specific suggestions on how to improve your work?74%
Students · How many of your teachers check if you have what you need to do well in class (extra help, access to internet, etc.)?74%
Students · How often does your school offer classes, clubs, or activities that you're excited about?65%
Students · How often do you get to work with teachers and other adults at your school to help make decisions about things that are important to you (e.g. safety, conflict resolution, etc.)?55%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 62% citywide.

Academic expectations78%city 71%

Students · In how many of your classes do you feel like you're being challenged academically (you learn new and hard things)?72%
Students · During this school year, how often have you felt bored?51%
Students · In how many of your classes do you work in small groups?72%
Students · In how many classes are you expected to explain the thinking or the WHY behind your responses?83%
Teachers · In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.99%
Teachers · This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students.96%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?71%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.

Clear instruction75%city 67%

Students · In how many of your classes is it clear what you need to learn?88%
Students · In how many of your classes does the work you do in class help you with class assignments like homework, projects, and/or tests?83%
Students · How many of your teachers explain things differently if you don't understand?76%
Students · How many of your teachers connect what you are learning to life outside the classroom?54%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

College & career guidance88%city 85%

Students · How often does this school encourages you to develop interests, talents, or opportunities outside of academics?73%
Students · Does your school help you feel ready to move up to the next grade level or to graduate?83%
Students · How helpful are the adults in your school in applying to high school? [Grades 6-8].72%
Students · How helpful are the adults in your school in helping you plan for life after high school? [Grades 9-12].81%
Students · How helpful are the adults at your school in teaching you about career options? [Grades 9-12].76%
Students · How encouraged do you feel by adults at your school to take advanced courses (IB, AP, college credit)? [Grades 8-12].71%
Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process. [Elementary/Middle Only].100%
Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process. [Elementary/Middle Only].100%
Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with opportunities to learn about different career paths. [Elementary/Middle Only].100%
Teachers · Adults at this school...meet with students to discuss what they plan to do after high school. [High School Only].97%
Teachers · Adults at this school...provide students with information about the college application process. [High School Only].95%
Teachers · Adults at this school...help students plan for how to meet their future career goals. [High School Only].97%
Teachers · Adults at this school...show students options for how to pay for college (scholarship, grants, loans, work study programs). [High School Only].97%
Teachers · Adults at this school...show students options for how to pursue pathways other than college (apprenticeships, certifications, etc.). [High School Only].95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Family outreach94%city 95%

Teachers · At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.93%
Teachers · At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.97%
Teachers · At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.96%
Teachers · At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.97%
Parents · School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.89%
Parents · Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.91%
Parents · My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.96%
Parents · I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.96%
Parents · My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.94%
Parents · If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.91%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Student–teacher trust81%city 74%

Students · How many of your teachers are open to students' ideas and suggestions?72%
Students · How many of your teachers treat you with respect?90%
Students · How many of your teachers do you feel support you when you are upset?66%
Students · How many of your teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally?89%
Students · How many of your teachers treat students of different genders and/or sexual orientations equally?88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 74% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust94%city 96%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's teachers.97%
Parents · Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.92%
Parents · My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Instruction and Performance

IEP Service Satisfaction96%city 91%

Parents · I am satisfied with the educational planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process at this school. [Families of students with IEPs].96%
Parents · At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].96%
Parents · This school offers a wide enough variety of activities and services (including specialized programs, related services and assistive and adaptive technologies where appropriate) to help improve outcomes for my child. [Families of students with IEPs].95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education95%city 94%

Parents · My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.96%
Parents · My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.95%
Parents · My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.92%
Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.96%
Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Strong Core Instruction88%city 92%

Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Social Studies].83%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Social Studies].83%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Social Studies].83%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Social Studies].83%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Social Studies].83%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Science].86%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Science].93%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Science].79%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Science].93%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…creating coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade to build onto previous learning. [Science].93%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].93%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [ELA].93%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].93%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].93%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].92%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Math].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].67%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion85%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?81%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?81%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?89%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?77%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Classroom Behavior84%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?81%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?91%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?72%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?91%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction82%city 85%

Students · How often does your school teach you to respect and appreciate others' differences (differences in language, culture, religion, etc.)?81%
Students · How often do you see examples of different backgrounds and families in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?73%
Students · How often do you see positive representations of different races/ethnicities and cultures in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?75%
Students · How often do you see positive representation of different genders and/or sexual orientations in your classes (i.e materials, curriculum)?63%
Students · How often does your school encourage respectful conversations about race where you feel your voice is heard?72%
Teachers · I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.72%
Teachers · I am able to...appropriately modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.96%
Teachers · I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.91%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.91%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.84%
Teachers · I am able to...design instruction that is responsive to students’ needs (e.g. Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).92%
Teachers · I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.86%
Teachers · I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.93%
Teachers · I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.94%
Teachers · I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.91%
Teachers · I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.57%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (82%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Safety and School Climate

Inclusive Leadership94%city 96%

Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.94%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.95%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.95%
Parents · Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.93%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust91%city 88%

Teachers · Teachers in this school trust each other.92%
Teachers · It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.86%
Teachers · I feel respected by other teachers at this school.96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

School Commitment90%city 85%

Teachers · I usually look forward to each working day at this school.89%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.97%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.83%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility86%city 81%

Teachers · How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?89%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?94%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?82%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?73%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (86%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.

Inclusive Learning Environment85%city 81%

Students · Do you feel like you belong at this school?67%
Students · How often do you feel included in school activities like clubs, sports, recess, field trips, and school events? [Students with IEPs / ELLs].74%
Students · How often do students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally?74%
Students · How often are school rules applied equally to all students at school?75%
Students · How often can you use a bathroom that matches your gender identity in your school?94%
Teachers · At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.96%
Teachers · This school educates students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment appropriate.89%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.100%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.

Instructional Leadership85%city 89%

Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.90%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...understands how children learn.73%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.94%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.83%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.97%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.80%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.86%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Peer Collaboration82%city 88%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.80%
Teachers · At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.86%
Teachers · At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.79%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (82%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Conflict Resolution78%city 86%

Teachers · Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Program Coherence78%city 85%

Teachers · At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.81%
Teachers · At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.73%
Teachers · At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.79%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Teacher-Principal Trust73%city 86%

Teachers · I feel respected by the principal/program leader at this school.79%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.77%
Teachers · The principal/program leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.77%
Teachers · I trust the principal/program leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).72%
Teachers · The principal/program leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.68%
Teachers · The principal/program leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.82%
Teachers · The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.54%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development70%city 85%

Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.72%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.69%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.69%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Teacher Influence69%city 68%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.87%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?54%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?50%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?82%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?71%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (69%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Relationships with Families

Parent-Principal Trust95%city 96%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.96%
Parents · I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).95%
Parents · The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Parent Involvement in School88%city 91%

Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?79%
Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?90%
Parents · I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.95%
Parents · During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

School Description

School Facilities and Services83%city 84%

Students · How often does your school look clean?68%
Students · Is your school building in good working condition (e.g. water fountains, bathrooms, etc.)?87%
Teachers · This school is kept clean.69%
Teachers · This school is kept in good physical condition.77%
Teachers · Physical repairs to the school building are completed in a timely manner.76%
Parents · This school is kept clean.92%
Parents · This school is kept in good physical condition.95%
Parents · My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).96%
Parents · I am satisfied with my child’s school bus transportation service this year.90%
Parents · I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.75%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2025-2026). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

97%

Chronic absenteeism

14%

Suspension rate

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

87%

Students per teacher

15:1

Teaching out of certification

19%

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Asian 22%
Black 16%
Hispanic 27%
White 28%
Multiracial 3%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 50%
Male 50%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

1,183

Economic Need Index

46%

Free / reduced lunch

52%

English learners

Students with IEPs

16%

Admissions

Seats, applicants, and admissions method from the most recent cycle. Where the school enrolls separate tracks (general ed, students with disabilities, specialized education), each track is shown on its own row, with its priority order beneath it.

Scholars' Academy

Program code Q323M · Cycle 2024-2025

ScreenedAthleticsHumanities & writingInstrumental musicMathScienceTheaterVisual artsVocal musicWorld languages

433 applicants · 174 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Applications / seat
General education	174	433	2
↳ Open to New York City residents	200	430	2.15

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

Eligibility

Open to New York City residents

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How to read Applications / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.

Financials

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What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.

Spending

Total spend

$31.2MStudents: 1,185

91st percentile citywide

School-managed budget

$12.8MPositions: 107

81st percentile citywide

Total spend per student

$26,321

15th percentile citywide · city median $33,357

Staffing costs

Principal’s salary

$212K

78th percentile citywide

Principal and assistant principals

$698KPositions: 4

82nd percentile citywide

Teaching staff

$7.4MPositions: 69

83rd percentile citywide

Where the school-managed budget goes

These five categories add up to the school-managed budget. They do not include the centrally-paid costs in total spend.

PositionsAvg eachBudget

Leadership4$174K$698K

ASST HEAD OF SCHOOL3$162K$485K
HEAD OF SCHOOL1$212K$212K

Teachers69$107K$7.4M

SPECIAL EDUCATION / ICT - Special Ed Teacher15$111K$1.7M
MATH / WHOLE CLASS9$103K$926K
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS / WHOLE CLASS7$96K$673K
SOCIAL STUDIES / WHOLE CLASS5$111K$557K
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS / ICT - General Ed Teacher3$111K$334K
FL - SPANISH / WHOLE CLASS3$111K$334K
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / WHOLE CLASS3$81K$242K
ARTS / WHOLE CLASS2$111K$223K
HEALTH / WHOLE CLASS2$111K$223K
SCIENCE - BIOLOGY / WHOLE CLASS2$111K$223K
SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY / WHOLE CLASS2$111K$223K
SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE / ICT - General Ed Teacher2$111K$223K
SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE / WHOLE CLASS2$111K$223K
SPECIAL EDUCATION / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED2$111K$223K
MATH / ICT - General Ed Teacher3$56K$168K
Arts - Performing / WHOLE CLASS1$111K$111K
LIBRARY / WHOLE CLASS1$111K$111K
MUSIC / WHOLE CLASS1$111K$111K
MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL / WHOLE CLASS1$111K$111K
SCIENCE - BIOLOGY / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$111K$111K
SCIENCE - PHYSICS / WHOLE CLASS1$111K$111K
TECHNOLOGY / WHOLE CLASS1$111K$111K
SPECIAL EDUCATION / PUSH IN-All Students0—$86K
LITERACY / PUSH IN/PULL OUT0—$28K
SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE / PUSH IN/PULL OUT0—$18K

Support staff32$80K$2.6M

Guidance Counselor5$119K$595K
IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)11$45K$498K
SPEECH / PUSH IN/PULL OUT2$117K$234K
DEAN2$111K$223K
School Aides and Other Support Staff1$198K$198K
School Secretary2$73K$147K
School Social Worker1$120K$120K
INTERVENTION / PREVENTION / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$111K$111K
Substance Abuse Prevention & Interv Special Annual1$103K$103K
PHYSICAL THERAPY / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$92K$92K
IEP-HEALTH2$45K$90K
PARENT COORDINATOR2$43K$86K
CLASSROOM - Special Ed1$45K$45K
F-Status - Guidance Counselor0—$33K

Programs and extra time$1.6M

People Working Partial Year$533K
Absence Coverage1$370K$370K
AFTER/BEFORE SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAMS$133K
IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)$130K
SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMS$120K
LITERACY COACH1$111K$111K
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES$51K
SPECIAL ED INSTRUCTIONAL PGMS$30K
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT$30K
Professional Development$20K
Not Available$17K
PARENT INVOLVEMENT$13K
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT$6,483
PROJECT ARTS$1,112

Supplies and services$547K

Supplies - General$196K
Equipment - General$131K
Educational Consultants$63K
Educational Software$61K
Non-Contractual Services$29K
Data Processing Repair - Contractual$21K
School Funded Copier$9,129
College Board Set Aside$8,273
Curriculum & Staff Development Contracts$8,000
Transportation of Pupils - Contractual$7,392
Library Books$7,388
Transportation of Staff - Non-Contract$4,715
Building Permit Fees$535
Telephone and Other Communications$385

Total107$119K$12.8M

Location & commute

Where the school is and how to get there.

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Where graduates go next[2]

Accelerated & honors courses[1]

Electives, clubs & activities[1]

Arts offerings[1]