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#2307 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 49% in state

Veritas Academy

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

A New York City Geographic District #25 high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35-01 UNION ST, Flushing, NY 11354

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation22.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism51.2%

Students at Veritas Academy score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 82% in 2021, across a 6-year record (2016–2021).

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)

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

Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Veritas Academy 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 61Bikeable

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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 Programs3AP courses offered
22.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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 unverified6.99–120.0 mi1,579Compare →
Queens High School for Language StudiesEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.0 mi450Compare →
Queens Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–120.1 mi358Compare →
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
#37 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.

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

About Veritas Academy

Veritas Academy is a public high school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 602 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,307 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Veritas Academy

What grades does Veritas Academy serve?

Veritas Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Veritas Academy?

Veritas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Veritas Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Veritas Academy rank in NY?

Veritas Academy ranks #2,307 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Veritas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Veritas Academy 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 Veritas Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Veritas Academy has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Is Veritas Academy a charter school?

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

Is Veritas Academy a Title I school?

No, Veritas Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veritas Academy?

81.1% of students at Veritas Academy 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
602
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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