ATLAS High School: admissions and school facts
ATLAS High School (DBN 30Q555) is a New York City public high school in Queensbridge-LIC, Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Language criteria. Its average SAT is 708 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 78% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 708
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 78%
- College and career rate
- 41%
- Students
- 813
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Language criteriaQ98A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
68 seats · 156 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
At ATLAS we serve all students and accept English proficient students as well as English Language Learners. Mission: ATLAS ensures that all students graduate with a plan for a fulfilling career and lifelong economic security, employing their skills in Arts, Technology, Language, Advocacy and Social justice to effect positive change in the world. Vision: At ATLAS students are Seen for who they are, Honored for the knowledge and experiences they possess and Empowered to serve as culturally competent, innovative agents of change within their local and global communities.
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, Spanish
AP courses (11): Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed: Cricket
Clubs: Dance, Band, Cheerleading, Boxing, Skateboarding, cultural clubs, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 39%
- English language learners
- 72%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Asian
- 8%
- Black
- 2%
- Hispanic
- 84%
- White
- 5%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 76%
- Rigorous instruction
- 67%
- Supportive environment
- 69%
- Family and community ties
- 82%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 28-01 41 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
- Neighborhood
- Queensbridge-LIC
- Subway
- 7, N, Q to Queensboro Plaza; E, M, R to Queens Plaza; F to 21st St
- Bus
- B62, Q100, Q101, Q102, Q103, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q66, Q67, Q69, X63, X64, X68
- School hours
- 6:59 AM – 3:40 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into ATLAS High School?
ATLAS High School admits students through: Language criteria. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is ATLAS High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at ATLAS High School?
The average SAT was 708 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at ATLAS High School?
78% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 41% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is ATLAS High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 28-01 41 Avenue, Queens. Subway: 7, N, Q to Queensboro Plaza; E, M, R to Queens Plaza; F to 21st St. Bus: B62, Q100, Q101, Q102, Q103, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q66, Q67, Q69, X63, X64, X68.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are