Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades 9-12
660th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillside Arts & Letters Academy 660th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 42% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2022 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 432 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 38.2% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| Black | 41.0% | 33.1% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Asian | 27.0% | 21.3% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Typical home value $882K in zip 11432 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Queens Collegiate - A College Board SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0 mi away598th of 1,137
ELA 59% · Math 55% - 10High School for Community LeadershipNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0 mi away91st of 1,137
ELA 96% · Math 79% - 7Jamaica Gateway to the SciencesNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0 mi away451st of 1,137
ELA 85% · Math 45% - 7Thomas A Edison Career and Technical Education High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.1 mi away454th of 1,137
ELA 84% · Math 46% - 5Hillcrest High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away663rd of 1,137
ELA 71% · Math 37% - 4Queens Satellite High School for OpportunityNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away765th of 1,137
ELA 49% - 10Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away97th of 1,137
ELA 91% · Math 83% - 4Young Women's Leadership School-QueensNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away784th of 1,137
ELA 52% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillside Arts & Letters Academy in?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is Hillside Arts & Letters Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillside Arts & Letters Academy 660th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
Hispanic 38%, Black 33%, Asian 21%, American Indian 4% (432 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillside Arts & Letters Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11432 is $882K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.