AUGUST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL

www.augustmartinhs.com

643 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

August Martin High School, located in Jamaica, Queens, is a historic institution with a storied legacy of serving the local community. Named in honor of the pioneering African American commercial airline pilot, the school often integrates themes of aviation, leadership, and professional development into its identity. Situated on a sprawling campus on Baisley Boulevard, the school functions as a community hub, striving to provide its diverse student body with a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with personal growth and career-readiness.

In recent years, August Martin has focused on revitalizing its academic programs and extracurricular offerings to better support student success in the modern workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their voices through various pathways, including career and technical education (CTE) programs, arts, and athletics. By fostering partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its graduates not only for college enrollment but for meaningful contributions to their community and the professional world beyond.

643

Total Students

53.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUGUST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	184
Black	327
Asian	78
Two or More	7
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	4

Black
327 (50.9%)
Hispanic
184 (28.6%)
Asian
78 (12.1%)
American Indian
32 (5.0%)
White
11 (1.7%)
Two or More
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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 #27
Phone:	(718)528-2920
Website:	http://www.augustmartinhs.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 157

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 146