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What’s Special

Aviation and culinary arts programs

The Downside

Many children miss a month or more of school

Named after the first African American commercial airline pilot, August Martin is a small high school known for its aviation program. Ambitious students may earn a private pilot certification. The school also hosts a culinary arts program.

The school has vastly improved under the leadership of Principal Rory Parnell, who took the helm in 2015. August Martin has been removed from a list of schools in danger of closing. Safety has improved, the on-time graduation rate has almost doubled and more children are ready for college-level work.

Attendance is a significant challenge, and about half the students miss more than a month of school, according to Department of Education data. The school has an attendance team to help students improve.

Students are held accountable for behavior and academics in school to a greater degree than before. They have five extra hours of instruction per week, and some attend after school tutoring to catch up on credits, according to the comprehensive educational plan (CEP). 

The culinary and flight programs begin in sophomore year. Students must maintain good grades and good behavior to be placed in one of the special programs.

The aviation program begins with the history and mechanics of flying, such as how planes are built. Helicopter and airplane simulators are available for on-site practice. By 12th grade, children may learn to pilot a plane, accompanied by an adult, at Republic Airport. 

Culinary students cater events at school and in the community. They cook a Thanksgiving feast for the whole school with all the trimmings including collard greens, stuffing, salads and pies. 

All children get a chance to sample art and music. They may play guitar, piano, steel drums or other instruments.

(Lydie Raschka, web reports, October 2018)

 

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
91%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
92%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
93%
Average daily attendance
 
86%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
41%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

576
Number of students
Citywide Average is 615

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
74%
Students with disabilities
 
25%
Multilingual learners
 
7%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
1%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
73%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
59%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
45%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
71%
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
69%
1.1
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 7
243
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 191
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
85%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey, 2022-23 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

 
8%

Computer Science

 
0%

Physics

 
47%

Advanced Foreign Language

 
5%

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
31%

AP/IB Math or Science

 
21%

Music

 
42%
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College Readiness

School
Citywide
How many students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at CUNY without remedial help?
 
43%
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
92%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
38%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college?
 
46%
This shows how well this school supports low-income students to get funding for college.
How many of those TAP recipients made it through college? Learn more
From unpublished, anonymized student-level data for the class of 2016-17 provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), brought to you by
How many students filled out a FAFSA form by the end of their senior year?
 
50%
From the 2022-23 FAFSA data released by Federal Student Aid, brought to you by Visit Understanding FAFSA for help with the FAFSA and financial aid.
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Aerospace and Technology Academy (Q50A)

Admissions Method: Open

Program Description:

This program helps prepare students for careers in aviation. Students will have the opportunity to train in FAA flight and ground certification. Technical Certification is also offered for A+, C-Tech, and Microsoft MOUS Certification.

Culinary Arts Academy (Q50H)

Admissions Method: Open

Program Description:

With a state-of-the-art culinary lab, this program provides a three-year sequence in culinary training which satisfies requirements for CTE certification.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Volleyball

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Indoor Track, Softball

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Contact & Location

Location

156-10 Baisley Boulevard
Queens NY 11434

Buses: Q111, Q113, Q114, Q6, Q7, QM21


Contact

Principal: Allison Tiberio

Parent Coordinator: Nadege Trenard

Phone: 718-528-2920

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares a building with New Visions Charter HS for Advanced Math and Science IV and Voyages Prep HS South Queens

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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