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Queens Academy High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Flushing, NY

A New York City Geographic District #25 high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

138-11 35TH AVE, Flushing, NY 11354

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 17.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate17%
AP Participation7.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism79.9%

Students at Queens Academy High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 61% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Queens Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 63Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,833

Median home value

$521,000

Median rent

$1,766/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
7.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Flushing High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.1 mi1,579Compare →
Queens High School for Language StudiesEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.1 mi450Compare →
Veritas AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.1 mi602Compare →
The Windsor SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private7–120.3 mi70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #25

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#46 of 46
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Queens Academy High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Queens Academy High School

Queens Academy High School is a public high school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 358 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,839 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Queens Academy High School

What grades does Queens Academy High School serve?

Queens Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Queens Academy High School?

Queens Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Academy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Queens Academy High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Queens Academy High School rank in NY?

Queens Academy High School ranks #3,839 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Queens Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Queens Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Queens Academy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Queens Academy High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Queens Academy High School a charter school?

No, Queens Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Queens Academy High School a Title I school?

No, Queens Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queens Academy High School?

95.8% of students at Queens Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.9%
4-Year Graduation
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 11354)
52,325
Area average commute
39.8 min
Area median age
48.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11354; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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