Queens Transition Center

Serving 408 students in grades 8-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Queens Transition Center's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Queens Transition Center is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
29%
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Black
38%
16%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Queens Transition Center and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Queens Transition Center often compared to?
Queens Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Jr School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Queens Transition Center?
408 students attend Queens Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Queens Transition Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Transition Center?
Queens Transition Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Transition Center offer ?
Queens Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Transition Center part of?
Queens Transition Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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