AUGUST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
August Martin High School, located in Jamaica, Queens, is a historic institution with a storied legacy of serving the local community. Named in honor of the pioneering African American commercial airline pilot, the school often integrates themes of aviation, leadership, and professional development into its identity. Situated on a sprawling campus on Baisley Boulevard, the school functions as a community hub, striving to provide its diverse student body with a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with personal growth and career-readiness.
In recent years, August Martin has focused on revitalizing its academic programs and extracurricular offerings to better support student success in the modern workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their voices through various pathways, including career and technical education (CTE) programs, arts, and athletics. By fostering partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its graduates not only for college enrollment but for meaningful contributions to their community and the professional world beyond.
JAMAICA, NY 11434
(718) 528-2920
http://www.augustmartinhs.com
AUGUST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 328 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
- Total Students:
- 328
- Teachers:
- 25.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 328 students
- Black or African American
- 67.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Asian
- 9.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- White
- 1.2%
- Female
- 41.8%
- Male
- 58.2%
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.