Specialized High Schools in NYC and Queens

Youth Programs

SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS

Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
1495 Herkimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Ph: 718-498-5257
Fax: 718-498-7170

Principal: Matt Molloy
mmolloy3@schools.nyc.gov
Child Center Director: Saran Shields
saranshields@childcenterny.org
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Services provided: Transfer High School students age 16 and older who are under-credited and need additional supports to obtain a H.S. diploma
Admission Criteria: Ages: 16-18, 19+
Languages: English, Spanish
Public Transportation: Subway—A, C, J, L, Z to Broadway Junction

Civic Leadership Academy
45-10 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Ph: 718-271-1487
Fax: 718-271-3408

Principal: Phuong Nguyen phuongnguyen@childcenterny.org;
Child Center Coordinator: Jacqueline Valencia-Rodriguez jacquelinevalencia@childcenterny.org
Hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs: 8:15AM-3:30 PM; Wed & Fri: 8:15 AM-2 PM
Services: High School focused on civic leadership and progressive citizenship
Ages: 11-18
Admission Criteria: Department of Education admission process
Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
Public Transportation: Subway—#7 to Junction Boulevard; Buses—Q29, Q58, Q72

Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) at
Flushing High School
35-01 Union Street, Room 124
Flushing, NY 11355
Ph: 718-888-7500, X133
Fax: 718-886-4255

Project Director: William Carron williamcarron@childcenterny.org
Hours: Mon-Thurs 1-9 PM, Fri: 9 AM-5 PM
Services provided: Counseling and tutoring to high school students identified at risk of dropping out of high school. Assists students in obtaining a high school local or Regents diploma. Student can remain in program through age 21.
Ages: 16-19+
Admission criteria: Student must be 17.5 years of age with at least 17 H.S. credits; students requiring ESL or Special Education services are not eligible.
Languages: English, Spanish
Public transportation: Subway—#7 to Main Street, Buses—Q32, Q44, Q25, Q34, Q65 and LIRR to Main Street, Flushing


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