FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA) is a prestigious public high school located in Astoria, Queens, founded by legendary singer Tony Bennett and his wife, Susan Benedetto. Established with the mission of providing an elite, conservatory-style arts education within a public school setting, the institution is dedicated to the legacy of Frank Sinatra. It offers students a rigorous academic curriculum alongside intensive professional training in a variety of artistic disciplines, including dance, drama, film, instrumental music, vocal music, and fine arts.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school is known for its state-of-the-art facilities—including a professional-grade concert hall—and its strong emphasis on community and collaboration. FSSA maintains a selective admissions process, drawing talented students from across New York City who are committed to both their creative craft and academic excellence. By integrating arts education into the core of the student experience, the school aims to cultivate not only skilled performers and artists but also well-rounded, socially conscious individuals prepared for higher education and professional careers.

35-12 35TH AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106
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FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 834 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
834
Teachers:
50.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 834 students

White
36.5%
Hispanic/Latino
34.8%
Black or African American
14.9%
Asian
10.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
68.2%
Male
31.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.