Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Queens Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Queens Preparatory Academy's student population of 215 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Preparatory Academy is 0.41, 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
#855 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
76%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Queens Preparatory Academy is ranked #855 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Queens Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Preparatorty High School, George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Queens Preparatory Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Queens Preparatory Academy?
215 students attend Queens Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Queens Preparatory Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Preparatory Academy?
Queens Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Preparatory Academy offer ?
Queens Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Preparatory Academy part of?
Queens Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
School Reviews
2 3/14/2014
This school is not like any other. They try so hard to be the best school in the building (We are 1 out of 4 schools) and we are third best. If you want that high school experience, QPA isn't the place to go. There is so much headache and confusion that happens in this school and nobody is on the same page. I'm so glad that this is my last year. I probably wont return.
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