30-20 Thomson Avenue, Queens
Average Class Size: 27
Progress Report Grade: A
Average Daily Attendance: 92%
SAT Score: 1486
Graduation Rate: 98%
Dropout Rate: 0%
College Entrance: 92% attend college, 75% to four year schools (‘07-‘08)
HIGHLY competitive performing arts school divided into studios, including instrumental music, vocal music, fine art, dance, drama and film and media arts. Students must audition. School started by non-profit Exploring the Arts, cofounded by Tony Bennett. New building this year. Several performance groups have won the NYSSMA’s highest honor – Gold with Distinction. AP and college courses.