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Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts

Long Island City, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #30

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About Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts

Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is a public school in Long Island City, New York, serving grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 382 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Long Island City. There are about 10.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (37.3 teachers in all). It is one of 53 schools in New York City Geographic District #30. There are 824 other schools within 5 miles. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Queens County.

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School facts

Address	31-51 21st St, Long Island City, NY 11106
Phone	(718) 274-8316
School district	New York City Geographic District #30
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	382
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37.3
Students per teacher	10.2
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010202466). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts serve?

Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?

Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts reported 382 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?

About 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 382 students and 37.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts a public or charter school?

Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts in?

Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #30. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-30/

Where is Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts located?

Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is at 31-51 21st St, Long Island City, NY 11106. The phone number is (718) 274-8316.

How many other schools are near Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?

There are 824 other schools within 5 miles of Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts in our directory.