School Overview
The High School for Community Leadership (HSCL), located in Jamaica, Queens, is a public secondary school dedicated to fostering civic engagement and academic achievement. True to its name, the school integrates a leadership-focused curriculum into its programming, aiming to empower students to become active participants and problem-solvers within their local and global communities. By emphasizing the development of social responsibility alongside core academic standards, the school seeks to prepare its students not only for college and career readiness but also for meaningful roles as informed, community-minded citizens.

Academically, the school offers a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and personalized instruction. HSCL provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic teams, and enrichment programs designed to build character, teamwork, and leadership skills outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on cultivating a collaborative culture, the High School for Community Leadership works to ensure that its diverse student body feels connected to their school community and equipped with the tools necessary to advocate for themselves and others in the future.
468
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic163
Black131
Asian115
Two or More24
American Indian7
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    163 (34.8 %)
  • Black
    131 (28.0 %)
  • Asian
    115 (24.6 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.1 %)
  • White
    22 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone: (718)558-9801
Website: http://www.nychscl.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 370
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 131
Grade 10 118
Grade 11 123
Grade 12 95
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Grade Student Count
Grade 9131
Grade 10118
Grade 11123
Grade 1295
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24351.9%
Male22548.1%
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