Serving 111 students in grades 9-12, Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity's student population of 111 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity's ranking?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is ranked #1999 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
The graduation rate of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is 15-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
111 students attend Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity offer ?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity part of?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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