CORONA ARTS AND SCIENCES ACADEMY
740 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Corona Arts and Sciences Academy (CASA), located in Corona, Queens, is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) dedicated to fostering a rigorous academic environment integrated with a robust focus on the arts. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, combining core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with specialized programming in visual and performing arts. By providing students with diverse creative outlets, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, self-expression, and a strong sense of community, preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.
The school is known for its commitment to a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. Through its curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, CASA strives to bridge the gap between academic excellence and artistic exploration, encouraging students to become active participants in their own learning. With its location in a vibrant, diverse neighborhood, the academy works to mirror the dynamic spirit of its community, focusing on building strong relationships between staff, families, and students to ensure a holistic educational experience.
The school is known for its commitment to a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. Through its curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, CASA strives to bridge the gap between academic excellence and artistic exploration, encouraging students to become active participants in their own learning. With its location in a vibrant, diverse neighborhood, the academy works to mirror the dynamic spirit of its community, focusing on building strong relationships between staff, families, and students to ensure a holistic educational experience.
740
Total Students
78.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 722 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic722 (97.6 %)
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Asian7 (0.9 %)
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White4 (0.5 %)
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Black3 (0.4 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3 %)
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 #24 |
| Phone: | (718)507-3820 |
| Website: | http://www.casa311.com |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 740 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 78.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 715 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
252
Grade 7
194
Grade 8
294
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 252 |
| Grade 7 | 194 |
| Grade 8 | 294 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 347 | 46.9% |
| Male | 393 | 53.1% |
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