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#2297 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 48% in state

Queens Collegiate - a College Board School

High School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Jamaica, NY

A New York City Geographic District #28 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

167-01 GOTHIC DR, Jamaica, NY 11432

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation12.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Chronic Absenteeism49.4%

Students at Queens Collegiate - a College Board School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

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

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Queens Collegiate - a College Board 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,395

Median home value

$826,100

Median rent

$1,841/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

37%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
7 boys'·5 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
High School for Community LeadershipEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.0 mi495Compare →
Hillside Arts & Letters AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.0 mi432Compare →
Jamaica Gateway to the SciencesEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.0 mi521Compare →
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.1 mi2,197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #28

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#33 of 50
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 Collegiate - a College Board School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Queens Collegiate - a College Board School

Queens Collegiate - a College Board School is a public high school in Jamaica, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 686 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,297 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Queens Collegiate - a College Board School

What grades does Queens Collegiate - a College Board School serve?

Queens Collegiate - a College Board School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Queens Collegiate - a College Board School?

Queens Collegiate - a College Board School has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Collegiate - a College Board School?

The student-teacher ratio at Queens Collegiate - a College Board School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Queens Collegiate - a College Board School rank in NY?

Queens Collegiate - a College Board School ranks #2,297 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Queens Collegiate - a College Board School's MySchoolScout rating?

Queens Collegiate - a College Board School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Collegiate - a College Board School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Queens Collegiate - a College Board School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Queens Collegiate - a College Board School a charter school?

No, Queens Collegiate - a College Board School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Queens Collegiate - a College Board School a Title I school?

No, Queens Collegiate - a College Board School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queens Collegiate - a College Board School?

84.1% of students at Queens Collegiate - a College Board 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
686
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 11432)
63,730
Area average commute
43.5 min
Area median age
39.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 11432; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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