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High School of Applied Communication
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Long Island City NY
Our Insights
What’s Special
Computer coding, graphics and database development
The Downside
Friction between the principal and teachers
High School of Applied Communications offers training in graphic design, computer coding and web design to give students a leg up on the job market.
Most children graduate on time and are prepared to do college-level work without taking remedial classes. However there is friction between the teachers and principal Michael Weinstein who took the helm in 2016.
Teachers seem unhappy. Only about half would recommend the school to other families on school surveys, and fewer than half say the principal is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.
HSAC is on the 5th floor of a beautifully renovated office building that is also home to Bard Early College and Academy of Finance and Enterprise, with whom it shares a small gym. The school offers visual arts in a modern studio.
All students are welcome to attend an after school program to catch up with classwork, review lessons one-on-one or in small groups and use the school’s computers.
The majority of the graduates attend SUNY or CUNY schools such as Borough of Manhattan Community College, LaGuardia and Stonybrook. Private school acceptances have included St. John’s University and Savannah College of Art and Design.
ADMISSIONS: Open to all, priority to Queens residents and students. (Lydie Raschka, DOE data and surveys, August 2018)
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School Stats
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How do students perform academically?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Who does this school serve?
From 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Programs & Admissions
From the 2021 High School Directory
Program Description:
Our school offers a focus on 21st century communication skills which included Microsoft Certification, coding, graphics, and database development. Additionally, our students also have access to a wide variety of literacy related classes which include, AP Literature, Speech, Journalism, and other associated classes.
Academics
Language Courses
Spanish
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP English Language and Composition, AP Biology, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Calculus AB, AP United States History
Sports
Boys PSAL teams
Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
to 33rd St-Rawson St; 
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to Queens Plaza; 
to Court Square; 
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to Queensboro Plaza
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