School Overview
The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA) is a prestigious public high school located in Astoria, Queens, founded by legendary singer Tony Bennett and his wife, Susan Benedetto. Established with the mission of providing an elite, conservatory-style arts education within a public school setting, the institution is dedicated to the legacy of Frank Sinatra. It offers students a rigorous academic curriculum alongside intensive professional training in a variety of artistic disciplines, including dance, drama, film, instrumental music, vocal music, and fine arts.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school is known for its state-of-the-art facilities—including a professional-grade concert hall—and its strong emphasis on community and collaboration. FSSA maintains a selective admissions process, drawing talented students from across New York City who are committed to both their creative craft and academic excellence. By integrating arts education into the core of the student experience, the school aims to cultivate not only skilled performers and artists but also well-rounded, socially conscious individuals prepared for higher education and professional careers.
854
Total Students
56.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White291
Hispanic243
Black78
Asian86
Two or More143
American Indian9
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    291 (34.2%)
  • Hispanic
    243 (28.5%)
  • Two or More
    143 (16.8%)
  • Asian
    86 (10.1%)
  • Black
    78 (9.2%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
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 #30
Phone: (718)361-9920
Website: http://www.franksinatraschoolofthearts.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 272
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Grade 9 217
Grade 10 212
Grade 11 208
Grade 12 217

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9217
Grade 10212
Grade 11208
Grade 12217
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female58868.9%
Male26430.9%
Not Specified20.2%
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