School Address: 3020 Thomson Ave Long Island City NY 11101
School District: New York City Geographic District #24
County: Queens County
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Bard High School Early College II, located at 30-20 Thomson Avenue in Long Island City, NY, is a specialized public secondary school that offers students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and up to two years of college credits. Part of the Bard Early College network, the school focuses on a rigorous, liberal arts education with small class sizes, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and intellectual exploration. Students in grades 9 through 12 follow an accelerated course of study, where the 11th and 12th grades are structured as college-level courses, allowing students to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College, alongside their high school diploma. The curriculum blends high school and college coursework, with a strong emphasis on humanities, sciences, mathematics, and the arts. Bard High School Early College II aims to provide a supportive and challenging educational experience that prepares students for success in college and their future careers.