Very Good
#1190 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
Voyages Prep-south Queens
High School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Jamaica, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
156-10 BAISLEY BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11434
- Math 55% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Voyages Prep-south Queens score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Voyages Prep-south Queens sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,668
Median home value
$585,600
Median rent
$1,409/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Martin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| New Visions Chtr Hs-adv Ma/sci IVCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| HS for Law Enforcement and Public SafetyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Queens Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #27
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #11 of 63
- 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.
Voyages Prep-south Queens is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Voyages Prep-south Queens
Voyages Prep-south Queens is a public high school in Jamaica, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Voyages Prep-south Queens
What grades does Voyages Prep-south Queens serve?
Voyages Prep-south Queens serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Voyages Prep-south Queens?
Voyages Prep-south Queens has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyages Prep-south Queens?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyages Prep-south Queens is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voyages Prep-south Queens rank in NY?
Voyages Prep-south Queens ranks #1,190 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Voyages Prep-south Queens's MySchoolScout rating?
Voyages Prep-south Queens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Voyages Prep-south Queens?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voyages Prep-south Queens has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Voyages Prep-south Queens a charter school?
No, Voyages Prep-south Queens is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Voyages Prep-south Queens a Title I school?
No, Voyages Prep-south Queens is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voyages Prep-south Queens?
83.5% of students at Voyages Prep-south Queens 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
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 276-1946
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11434)
- 67,611
- Area average commute
- 47.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 11434; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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