ACADEMY FOR NEW AMERICANS

116 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Academy for New Americans (P.S. 204), located in Astoria, Queens, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving the unique needs of immigrant students and English Language Learners (ELLs). The school is designed to provide a supportive transition for newcomers, offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with intensive language acquisition support. By fostering a culturally responsive environment, the Academy emphasizes the integration of students into the American school system while honoring and utilizing the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds that its students bring to the classroom.

Beyond academic instruction, the school focuses on social-emotional development, recognizing the challenges that come with relocating to a new country. The faculty works to create a community where students feel safe, welcomed, and empowered to succeed. Through tailored instruction, small group settings, and a commitment to inclusive education, the Academy for New Americans serves as a vital resource in the Astoria community, helping recent immigrant families navigate their educational journey and preparing students for long-term academic and personal success.

116

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR NEW AMERICANS
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	95
Black	1
Asian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
95 (81.9 %)
White
14 (12.1 %)
Asian
5 (4.3 %)
Black
1 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #30
Phone:	(718)956-4140
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 45