ROBERT H GODDARD HS-COMM/TECH

138-30 LAFAYETTE ST
OZONE PARK, NY 11417

www.goddardhs308.org

613 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Robert H. Goddard High School for Communication Arts & Technology, located in Ozone Park, Queens, is a specialized secondary institution that focuses on integrating academic rigor with digital media and professional communication skills. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the modern workforce by emphasizing hands-on learning in fields such as graphic design, digital photography, video production, and web technology. By blending core academic subjects with these creative, career-focused tracks, the school aims to cultivate both critical thinking and the technical proficiency required in the 21st-century media landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and community partnerships. Robert H. Goddard places a high premium on college and career readiness, providing students with opportunities to build professional portfolios and gain real-world experience before graduation. Its location in Ozone Park makes it a significant local hub for students seeking a high school education that prioritizes technical innovation and creative expression within the New York City public school system.

613

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT H GODDARD HS-COMM/TECH
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	319
Black	58
Asian	131
Two or More	18
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
319 (52.0%)
Asian
131 (21.4%)
Black
58 (9.5%)
White
55 (9.0%)
American Indian
25 (4.1%)
Two or More
18 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.1%)

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)848-8357
Website:	http://www.goddardhs308.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 160

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 142