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New York City Geographic District No. 28

High School for Community Leadership

#125 in Niche Standout High Schools in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 130 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      C+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    High School for Community Leadership is an above average, public school located in Jamaica, NY. It has 447 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.
    About High School for Community Leadership...
    School District
    New York City Geographic District No. 28
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    Address
    167-01 Gothic Dr
    Jamaica, NY 11432
    Telephone
    (718) 935-4483
    Website
    schools.nyc.gov
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    High School for Community Leadership Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    95%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    95%
    Average Graduation Rate
    82%
    Average SAT
    1010
    147 responses
    Average ACT
    —
    AP Enrollment
    20%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      D-
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Median Household Income
    $57,926
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,545
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $391,413
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 86 responses
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    • Six flags trip
      26%
    • Thanksgiving Dinner
      19%
    • College Trips
      16%
    • Spirit Week
      13%
    • BBQ
      9%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • Pep rallies
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    447
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    84%
    72%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.29 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.29 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.29 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,654
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    15.6%
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
    97%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.36 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.36 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.36 responses
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    My overall experience in High School for Community Leadership has been very fun. When I stepped into this school, I was extremely frightened because it was a school that I have never heard of before and it was in an area that I wasn't used to. Growing up, I went to schools where there was no diversity, only hispanics. So, this change from hispanics to Indians, Asians, African Americans, and White was huge! Furthermore, I consider HSCL fun because their goal is to have us students feel welcomed and to give us the best four-year experience. There's cool trips that students get to participate in, like, Puerto Rico, Barcelona, Bahamas, etc. I have participated in some of these trips and it has been amazing! One thing that I would like to see the school improve in is more SAT encouragement. There are some students who just don't care and it would be great if there was a bit more of encouragement.
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    I'm a senior here at HSCL, and it is one of the best High Schools ever, it helps you prepare yourself for college. The staff here are amazing, they don't let you slack at all! It's a really fun high school, and at the same time, a very educational one as well. It's fun because when Thanksgiving is coming up, our school has our own thanksgiving, where all the grades (9,10,11 & 12, plus the staff) come together and eat. We go to trips where we have fun but it's also educational, because while we are having fun, we go to colleges around that trip. A student shouldn't feel lost, because we have staff that looks after us, and makes sure we are doing just fine.
    My overall experience with the High School for Community Leadership is described as a school where people learn and obtain skills to use for real-life situations . I have made quite a lot of friends, and enjoyed spending time with them at the school events the school provided. (dances & trips) The teachers discipline the students to understand the right path to create better lives for ourselves. Students are not ashamed to talk with teachers about any problems associated with their schoolwork, life issues, and communication. Our principal is an excellent role model for students to look up to. He has provided information and created meetings for the existing 9 to 12 grade students to be prepared for what the year brings. It is an excellent school for any child to attend.