Academy of American Studies
Long Island City, NY · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Academy of American Studies is a high school located in Long Island City, New York. The school serves 1,363 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 58/100 (C), Academy of American Studies performs at the state average for New York. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Academy of American Studies has a DataScore of 58/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Academy of American Studies has 1,363 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
Yes, Academy of American Studies is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +16, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Academy of American Studies is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 in Long Island City, New York. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.