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.
497
Total Students
45.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic180
Black130
Asian140
Two or More7
American Indian21
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    180 (36.2%)
  • Asian
    140 (28.2%)
  • Black
    130 (26.2%)
  • American Indian
    21 (4.2%)
  • White
    14 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (1.0%)
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: 497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 370
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 139
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 119
Grade 12 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Grade Student Count
Grade 9139
Grade 10121
Grade 11119
Grade 12118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22745.7%
Male27054.3%
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