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Academy for New Americans

IS 235 — Astoria, NYC

A welcoming, multilingual middle school where every student’s journey begins with belonging.

Grades 6–8 • 98% of students speak a home language other than English • Serving Astoria since 2005

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded in 2005, Academy for New Americans is a public middle school in Astoria dedicated to serving newly arrived students and families. We offer grades 6–8 with a signature Dual Language Spanish program that honors students’ home languages while building English proficiency.

Our community thrives on cultural celebration and academic rigor, ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and prepared for high school and beyond. From Saturday Academy to Multicultural Night, we create spaces where families and educators grow together.

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98%
Students speak a
home language
other than English
6–8
Grades Served
10+
Languages Spoken
in Our Community

What We Offer

Our Programs

A foundation of language, arts, and community for every student.

Dual Language Spanish

Our signature program builds bilingualism and biliteracy, ensuring students develop academic proficiency in both English and Spanish while honoring their cultural identities.

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Saturday Academy

A free enrichment program offering literacy, STEM, and arts activities every weekend, designed to extend learning and build community beyond the school day.

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Multicultural Night

An annual celebration of our students’ heritages, featuring performances, food, and art from around the world—showcasing the richness of our diverse community.

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Upcoming Events

School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.

A live events calendar, right here.

Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.

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children's future.

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