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ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to Queens residents
  • Then to New York City residents
  • For Q50H only: Priority to students who attend an information session

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Not Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
  • SETSS
  • Special Class

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Named after the first black airline pilot in the United States, August Martin High School is designed to help students achieve their personal and professional goals. Our school is divided into five smaller learning academies, which prepare students for a Regents diploma and various industry certifications through challenging academic courses and exciting internship opportunities. We rely on our many strong partnerships to provide students with connections to a wide variety of local and global industries. The supportive culture at August Martin High School ensures that every student learns our school’s core values: respect, a strong work ethic and a dedication to success in the workforce.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Culinary Arts Academy which offers a three-year hands-on Career Technology Education sequence, internships and participation in the C-Cap culinary competitions, advanced courses in aviation that allow students to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration written examinations toward the Private Pilot License, Business and Law Academy offering partnerships with various law firms and businesses across the city, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Mock Trials and Moot Court Competitions, hands-on training from licensed professionals, College Now
Language Classes: French, Italian, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, United States History, World History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Community Mediation Services, Women's Health Services, Relationship Abuse Prevention Program
  • Hospital Outreach: Queens Hospital Center (QHC), The New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ)
  • Higher Education Institutions: York College, Queens College, Queensborough Community College
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: The Sean Carter Foundation, The Noel Pointer Foundation
  • Not-for-Profit: National Council of Negro Women, G-Unity Foundation
  • Corporate: Subway, Walmart, Franchise Kings
  • Financial Institutions: Carver Savings Bank
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Executive Internships
Academic: Arista, Legal Research Society
Clubs: Chess, Art, Law, Key, Math, Young Men's Leadership, Young Women's Leadership

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Track, Football, Soccer
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Aerospace and Technology Academy (Engineering)
Aerospace Technology - Students will have the opportunity to train in FAA flight and ground certification. Technical Certification is also offered for A+, C-Tech and MOUS Certification. The program helps prepare students for careers in aviation.
Q50A Screened 9 150 N/A
10 10 N/A
Scores
  • English:(75-100)
  • Math:(75-100)
  • Social Studies:(75-100)
  • Science:(75-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
  • Writing Sample

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Communication Arts Academy (Communications)
An in-depth experiential media program that prepares students for a career in the TV/Radio/Film Industry. Students gain hands-on instruction in movie-making, video, audio and editing production.
Q50B Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Business and Law Scholars Academy (Law & Government)
This program offers advanced courses in business and law courses including starting and operating a small business, legal research, civil and criminal law. Internships are also offered.
Q50C Ed. Opt. 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Culinary Arts Academy (Culinary Arts)
Our Culinary Arts Academy with a state-of-the-art culinary lab, provides a three year sequence in culinary training which satisfies the CTE requirements.
Q50H Limited Unscreened 9 N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Medical and Health Scholars Academy (Science & Math)
Q50J Ed. Opt. 9 100 N/A
10 N/A N/A
Engineering Screened, Communications Ed. Opt., Law & Government Ed. Opt., Culinary Arts Limited Unscreened, Science & Math Ed. Opt.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Extended Day Program
  • Student Summer Orientation
  • Weekend Program offered

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Open House sessions in early October. Call school for additional information.

SHOWCASE INFORMATION
Each Academy has a showcase day where families are invited to visit the various programs offered at the school.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • August Martin High School is the only school in New York City that offers students the opportunity to fly airplanes and obtain hours leading towards a pilot license.
  • Our Communications Academy is in the planning stages of a state-of-the-art TV studio renovation.
  • We are one of the few schools, which allow students the opportunity to take the Driver's Education Test and receive their DMV permit. Our Culinary Academy has completed renovation on a $700,000 cafe, named after a local politician. Our Communication Arts Academy is in the design phase of a $1,000,000 state of the art television studio.

FAMOUS ALUMNI
Anthony Cromer, Current Principal; Russell Simmons, Entrepreneur; Ed Lover, Disc Jockey; Najee, Saxophonist; Kelly Price, Singer; Lloyd Banks, Rapper
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
August Martin High School, DBN 27Q400 , Borough of Queens