The Academy of American Studies is a public high school in Long Island City, Queens, New York, which was founded in 1996 by the New York City Board of Education and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of American Studies ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of American Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy Of American Studies's student population of 1,206 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of American Studies ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of American Studies is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
35%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
36%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of American Studies's ranking?
Academy Of American Studies is ranked #1202 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy Of American Studies often compared to?
Academy Of American Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Maspeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of American Studies?
The graduation rate of Academy Of American Studies is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of American Studies?
1,206 students attend Academy Of American Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Academy Of American Studies students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of American Studies?
Academy Of American Studies has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of American Studies offer ?
Academy Of American Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Of American Studies part of?
Academy Of American Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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