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What’s Special
Info technology, lifeguard and medical training, performing arts
The Downside
Some students want more attention and support
Grover Cleveland High School offers several special programs alongside its zoned program, allowing students to earn professional certificates in areas like emergency medical training, Cisco Networking, Microsoft technology, and lifeguarding. Students can also dive into music, drama, theater, or focus on math and science research. Civic education prepares students for community engagement.
Academics & Instruction: The school has four distinct pathways in addition to its zoned program: information technology; math and science research; music, fine and performing arts; and allied arts (first aid, lifeguarding, water safety, and Emergency Medical Technician training). Social studies projects encourage students to address meaningful issues through community service. Students may study Mandarin, Spanish or Italian.
College-level courses are taught at the high school in partnership with Syracuse University. Grover Cleveland offers many Advanced Placement courses. See their detailed list of courses in the school handbook online. Academic help is offered on Saturday and after school.
Culture & Environment: A full-time mental health clinic and five social workers provide individual and group counseling and other support. Students may work one-on-one with a staff or peer mentor. The school offers more than 30 student run clubs and after school activities catering to students of all backgrounds and interests.
The school faces some challenges. Enrollment has dropped by about one-fourth in the last decade. Graduation and attendance rates are below the city average. In the most recent NYC School Survey fewer than half the students said they feel teachers support them when they are upset—and only slightly more than half said their teachers notice if they have trouble learning.
Special Education & English as a New Language (ENL): English language learners are placed in smaller classes according to the support they need, and there is language arts support in Mandarin and Spanish. Students may attend Saturday instruction and get extra help after school. The school offers Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS), Integrated Collaborative Teaching (ICT), a self-contained Academics, Career, and Essential Skills (ACES) program, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Horizon Nest programs.
While parents of students with disabilities overwhelmingly say the school works to achieve the goals of their children, the four-year graduation rate for this population is below average.
Building & Facilities: The large building, built in the 1930s, has three full size gymnasiums, weight and cardio rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool, soccer and softball fields, an historic auditorium, two renovated science labs (chemistry and general science), three computer labs, a college and career office, and student lockers.
College & Career: The college and career staff work with all students beginning in the 9th grade. The school has full-time college advisors and partners with CUNY to provide a dedicated college/career counselor for English language learners (Lydie Raschka, web reports and responses to a questionnaire, February 2024)
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
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Physics
Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
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Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryInformation Technology Pathway (STEM) (Q23A)
Program Description:
In-depth study in the field of information technology. Courses include, but are not limited to: Web Design, Exploration in Coding I and II, AP Computer Science, Honor's Database, Introduction to Networks, Engineering Design Principles, AutoCAD. Upon successful completion of the pathway, students may receive certification in CISCO and Microsoft Office.
Music and Fine And Performing Arts Pathway (Q23H)
Program Description:
Coursework includes: painting, drawing, sculpting and graphic arts. Drama coursework includes: acting, play-writing and theater production. Music coursework includes: vocal training, instrumental training (string and wind ensembles,) and guitar. This academy partners with Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School, Little Kids Rock, as well as Grammys in the Schools.
Math and Science Research Pathway (STEM) (Q23J)
Program Description:
Math and Science Research pathway is designed for students interested in careers in Mathematics and Science with an emphasis on research. Courses include, but are not limited to: Science Research, Mathematics Research, Microsoft Office, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus. Students completing this pathway may have internship opportunities in the corporate and scientific industries.
Allied Health Pathway (Q23S)
Program Description:
This is designed for students interested in allied health professions and in the health care field. Students can, upon completion of rigorous requirements, be certified in First Aid, Life-guarding, Water Safety and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Grover Cleveland High School ACES 15:1 Program (Q23Y)
Zoned (Q23Z)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Italian, Mandarin, Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Music Theory, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Contact & Location
Location
21-27 Himrod Street
Queens
NY
11385
Buses: B13, B38, B57, Q38, Q39, Q54, Q58, Q67, QM24, QM25, QM34
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This school is in its own building.
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