Needs Improvement
#4431 of 4,742 schools in NY
Queens Transition Center
High School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
142-10 LINDEN BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11436
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 47 schools in Jamaica. Learn more
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
3.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
3.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,431 of 4,742
In Jamaica
#44 of 48
public schools
In district
#44 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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Queens Transition Center
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About Queens Transition Center
Queens Transition Center is a public high school in Jamaica, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. Queens Transition Center serves approximately 414 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Queens Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,431 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.6
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Queens Transition Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
76% of students at Queens Transition Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Queens Transition Center Compares
See how Queens Transition Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
142-10 LINDEN BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11436
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Queens Transition Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY (rated 6.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH (rated 4.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby South Ozone Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jamaica, see our Jamaica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 160 WALTER FRANCIS BISHOP Jamaica | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| PS 123 South Ozone Park | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-SOUTH JAMAICA Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 155 South Ozone Park | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 96 South Ozone Park | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| AL-IHSAN ACADEMY South Ozone Park | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 50 TALFOURD LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 121 South Ozone Park | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 223 LYNDON B JOHNSON Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| PS 40 SAMUEL HUNTINGTON Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| PS 45 CLARENCE WITHERSPOON South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 3.5 |
| JHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| HAWTREE CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH South Ozone Park | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE Jamaica | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| HS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 55 MAURE Richmond Hill | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| JHS 8 RICHARD S GROSSLEY Jamaica | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11436 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,104
Median Home Value
$602,800
Median Rent
$2,079/mo
Population
21,364
College Educated
22.2%
Homeownership
65.4%
Avg Commute
46.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
38.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALTMAR-PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Parish, NY | 3.6 |
| ANTONIA PANTOJA PREPARATORY ACADEMY - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| ALBANY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Albany, NY | 3.5 |
| OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL St. Johnsville, NY | 3.7 |
| PS 12 LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Queens Transition Center
What grades does Queens Transition Center serve?
Queens Transition Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Queens Transition Center?
Queens Transition Center has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Transition Center is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Queens Transition Center rank in NY?
Queens Transition Center ranks #4,431 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Queens Transition Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Queens Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Queens Transition Center a charter school?
No, Queens Transition Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Queens Transition Center a Title I school?
No, Queens Transition Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queens Transition Center?
90.1% of students at Queens Transition Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.3%
- Phone
- (718) 558-2060
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #44 of 58
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