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What’s Special
Robotics, medicine, cosmetology, and visual arts
The Downside
Student suspension rate could be lower
Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School is a bustling place with four distinct programs: robotics and drone engineering, medical assisting, cybersecurity, and cosmetology with business management. Many graduates leave with professional certifications, which can help them get jobs. Health Arts also offers a majorette HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) program, which fuses hip-hop, jazz, and West African dance styles.
Academics & Instruction: The school has a strong college and career culture. It offers many Advanced Placement courses and college courses. Ambitious students may earn up to 24+ credits towards an associate degree by the time they graduate. Partnerships with Farmingdale State College, York College, and Queensborough Community College enable students to take college-level courses at the high school during their school day. The school also offers an urban agriculture program with hydroponics and aquaponics as well as a Saturday program for students needing extra help.
Culture & Environment: The school has a team that consists of staff and students who address and advise the school on inclusive practices for course offerings, school clubs, and school events. It has an active student government, for example, the group designed an event to celebrate students from the Middle East.
The school has several guidance counselors and a social worker. A community-based organization supports their SEL (social and emotional learning) activities. The suspension rate hovers around the citywide average. Most students say they feel safe in school on the NYC School Survey.
There are a range of student clubs such as debate, newspaper, video games, and Zumba. Students in the newspaper club have conducted mock interviews with staff at Cambridge University Press.
Themes & Programs: Computer science students study programming and build basic robots, advancing to work with sensors to create more complex robot behaviors. They study Python and Java in AP Computer Science courses. Ultimately, they apply this knowledge to operating drones and can take the FAA 101 Drone Pilot certification exam.
Cosmetology students learn in a salon with mannequins and live models. They run a mock business in the Virtual Enterprise program, and can become licensed in New York State. (This program draws the most applicants.)
Visual arts students explore 2D and 3D drawing, painting, digital arts, and photography. Students work with Adobe Creative Suite, mobile apps, and web design, and may earn Adobe Certified Associate certification.
Students in the medical pathway train in a well-equipped high school clinic and intern at New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, focusing on surgery and emergency medicine. They may earn certificates in medical assisting, billing, coding, and CPR.
Building & Facilities: The school shares the Campus Magnet Building (formerly Andrew Jackson) with three other schools in residential Cambria Heights. The campus has a swimming pool, beauty salon, hydroponics lab, football field, tennis courts, handball courts, and indoor track and field.
College & Career: Staff offer financial aid workshops throughout the year for students and parents. They cover college application costs, free SAT waivers, and tutoring for all students. Students map out a college-going plan beginning in freshman year. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and responses to a questionnaire, February 2024)
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Physics
Not offered in 2021-21Advanced Foreign Language
Not offered in 2021-21AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Not offered in 2021-21Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryComputer Science and Robotics STEM Engineeering (Q53B)
Program Description:
The Computer Science and Robotics STEM Engineering program is centered on students learning basic robot building instructions, programming and movement then move on to working with sensors and more complex robot behaviors. Students begin by learning computer languages(Python, Java) via AP Computer science courses, to building robots and operating drones. Program leads to FAA drone pilot certification and OSHA safety certifications. Projects cover key STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts.
Medical and Health Careers (Q53C)
Program Description:
This program provides exposure and preparation to various medical professions including college level pre-med studies using state-of-the-art equipment and computer research in laboratory analyses for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and maintenance of health. ?With a focus on clinical and administrative applications, this hands-on course provides students with the following industry certifications: (AMCA and NOCTI: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Electronic Health Records, and CPR Certification).
Institute of Visual Arts (Q53J)
Program Description:
Our Visual Arts program focuses on 2D and 3D drawing, painting, photography and digital art. Career preparation through hands-on experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, Mobile Apps, and Web Design and Visual Arts (drawing, illustration, fashion). With a major focus on hands on instruction, these programs prepare students for relevant college majors. Industry certification (Adobe Certified Associate), AP Studio courses, and articulated college credit courses are included.
Cosmetology Science and Entrepreneurship (Q53K)
Program Description:
This program provides students with marketable skills to become licensed Cosmetologists and Barbers. Students prepare for State licensure (NOCTI Certification) with opportunities for internships, in-house, and advanced industry training Students study and prepare in a clinical lab setting, using mannequins and live models for manipulative practice. The program emphasizes communication, management, and entrepreneurship skills that enables students to open their own business towards a professional career or to pay for their college education.
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL teams
Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
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Contact & Location
Location
207- 01 116Th Avenue
Queens
NY
11411
Buses: Q27, Q4, Q77, Q83, X64
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This schools shares the Magnet Educational (Andrew Jackson) Campus with three other schools
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