MATH/SCIENCE RESEARCH/TECH MAGNET
506 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mathematics, Science Research, and Technology Magnet High School (often referred to as MAST), located in Cambria Heights, Queens, is a specialized institution dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a heavy emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. The school is designed for students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for scientific inquiry and technological application, offering a curriculum that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction to include hands-on research and technical skill development.
As a magnet school, MAST aims to foster innovation by integrating real-world problem-solving into its daily programming. Students are often encouraged to engage in extracurricular research projects, participate in competitions, and utilize advanced technology tools, preparing them for competitive collegiate programs and careers in high-demand fields like engineering, medicine, and data science. By maintaining a focused academic culture, the school serves as a hub for students in the New York City public school system who seek a community centered on academic excellence and technological advancement.
As a magnet school, MAST aims to foster innovation by integrating real-world problem-solving into its daily programming. Students are often encouraged to engage in extracurricular research projects, participate in competitions, and utilize advanced technology tools, preparing them for competitive collegiate programs and careers in high-demand fields like engineering, medicine, and data science. By maintaining a focused academic culture, the school serves as a hub for students in the New York City public school system who seek a community centered on academic excellence and technological advancement.
506
Total Students
37.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Black | 370 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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Black370 (73.1%)
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Hispanic71 (14.0%)
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Asian41 (8.1%)
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American Indian11 (2.2%)
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Pacific Islander6 (1.2%)
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White4 (0.8%)
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Two or More3 (0.6%)
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 #29 |
| Phone: | (718)978-1837 |
| Website: | http://www.masths.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 506 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 392 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 25 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
145
Grade 10
136
Grade 11
97
Grade 12
128
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 145 |
| Grade 10 | 136 |
| Grade 11 | 97 |
| Grade 12 | 128 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 220 | 43.5% |
| Male | 286 | 56.5% |
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