7714 113th St #4D
Flushing, NY 11375

Don’t send your kids to this school it’s dangerous I’m gonna get justice for my daughter she is in the hospital because of girls that go to hillcrest her former school a few months ago I put my daughter in this school disregarding the fact that my daughters old school friends told her that there were gangs stabbing and gun violence on my daughters second day of school she was Jst out the door walking to the beat and these girls that were jealous of her because she’s pretty and people liked her they decided to stab her my daughter is still in the hospital she doing good glory be to god but before she was in critical condition and they keep deleting my comments but I will keep making comments from different accounts spreading awareness that this school is the worst school and is full of evil kids parents don’t send your children to this school please

As a parent of a students in the honors program, I believe all parents should read reviews and do thorough research before applying to any school.JHS 157 is often considered a strong school and is sometimes viewed as a gifted program. However, it is important to understand that its strengths are primarily in the arts and talent-based programs, such as visual arts, dance, and band, rather than academics.Academically, if your child is particularly strong in math, this may not be the best school for them. The math program is not especially advanced, and the curriculum is generally at a regular level. If your child plans to take the SHSAT and pursue admission to a specialized high school, you will likely need to provide strong outside tutoring and additional preparation. On the positive side, the school has some very strong ELA and social studies teachers.Regarding the talent programs, the band and dance teachers are excellent. They are supportive, dedicated, and provide students with many opportunities to grow and develop their skills.However, I would strongly advise parents to carefully consider the drama program. In my experience, the drama teacher can be rude and unsupportive. I have also heard similar concerns from others parents and even teachers. For quiet or shy students, the environment may not be encouraging and could negatively affect their confidence and interest in performing arts. Overall, JHS 157 offers strong opportunities in the arts, but parents should carefully evaluate whether its academic programs and specific talent tracks align with their child's needs and goals.

Both of my children attended this school and I have been consistently impressed by the quality of the teaching and the warmth and support of the school community. The school holds students to high standards, but they also provide all the support needed to get there.