Irwin Altman Middle School 172

Tours and open houses

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 14

• District-wide program (Q172A), Q172A

  Open — Students are randomly selected

• Irwin Altman Middle School 172 (Q172Z), Q172Z

  Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

• Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Screened Program (Q172S), Q172S

  Screened — Students are admitted based on their course grades

• Irwin Altman Middle School ASD Horizon Program (Q172Y), Q172Y

  ASD/ACES Program

  Open to students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program. If you are not currently an ASD Horizon student and are interested in the program, please contact asdprograms@schools.nyc.gov

Clubs, arts and sports

Music

Band, Band, Band/Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds, Chorus, Chorus, Chorus/Singing, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music, Music, Vocal Music

Visual & performing arts

Art, Art, Creative Writing, Creative Writing, Dance, Dance, Drama, Drama, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Musical Theater, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Photography, Studio Art, Theater, Theater, Traditional and Studio Art, Videography, Visual Arts, Visual Arts

STEM

Coding, Coding, Computer Science, Forensics, Game Design, Math Team, Math Team, Science Club, STEM, STEM, Technology, Technology, Urban Advantage, Video Game Club, Web Design

Sports & fitness

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Fitness, Lacrosse, Mindfulness, Physical Education, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Yoga, Yoga

Academics

Algebra I, ELA (Middle School Honors), Foreign Language, Health, Homework Help, Library, Living Environment, Math, Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Regents Living Environment, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Science, Science (Middle School Honors), Social Studies (Middle School Honors), Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, Tutoring, US History, US History (Middle School Honors), World Languages (Middle School Honors), World Languages (Middle School)

Clubs & leadership

Book Club, Book Club, Chess, Chess, Debate, Debate, Gardening, Green Team, Leadership, National Junior Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Peer Mediation, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, School Newspaper, Service Learning, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook, Yearbook

Programs

Extended Day, Free After School Program, Summer Session, Weekend Program

About the school

Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is located in a "suburban" setting in Floral Park, Queens. The school's dedicated, experienced and caring staff use a student-centered middle school philosophy that supports our goal of all students achieving academic excellence in a safe and supportive environment. We honor and celebrate the diversity of our MS 172 community. Our curriculum emphasizes academic exploration and collaborative experiences in the development of critical thinking. Approximately 1/2 of our grade 8 students earn HS credit in science, math, social studies and foreign language. MS 172 is in ongoing partnership with the UA Science Initiative highlighting collaborations with science cultural institutions, with Reel Works to provide students with curriculum-related moving image and filming experiences, with SAYA! (South Asian Youth Action,) in offering a Girls' Leadership Group, with the Ronald McDonald House for community service opportunities, and with the DOE C.H.A.M.P.S. program to provide before and after-school sports. In partnership with the Common Point Queens Beacon, we can provide additional after school and holiday activities. Students at MS 172 have participated in and have received honors in the Games for Change Challenge, the NYS School Music Association competition, and several art and debate competitions.

From MySchools.