HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
468 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic | 163 |
| Black | 131 |
| Asian | 115 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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Hispanic163 (34.8 %)
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Black131 (28.0 %)
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Asian115 (24.6 %)
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Two or More24 (5.1 %)
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White22 (4.7 %)
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American Indian7 (1.5 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 131 |
| Grade 10 | 118 |
| Grade 11 | 123 |
| Grade 12 | 95 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 243 | 51.9% |
| Male | 225 | 48.1% |
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