August Martin High School is a New York City public high school located in South Jamaica, Queens, at 156-10 Baisley Boulevard. The school focuses on aviation and other vocational areas.
Serving 643 students in grades 9-12, August Martin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
August Martin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
August Martin High School's student population of 643 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Gold and Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
August Martin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of August Martin High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4190 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
51%
15%
White
2%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is August Martin High School's ranking?
August Martin High School is ranked #4190 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of August Martin High School?
The graduation rate of August Martin High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend August Martin High School?
643 students attend August Martin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of August Martin High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of August Martin High School?
August Martin High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does August Martin High School offer ?
August Martin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is August Martin High School part of?
August Martin High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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