Serving 480 students in grades 9-12, Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Excelsior Preparatory High School serves an attendance zone in Springfield Gardens, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being nearly 29 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Excelsior Preparatory High School's student population of 480 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Preparatory High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1389 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Preparatory High School's ranking?
Excelsior Preparatory High School is ranked #1389 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Excelsior Preparatory High School often compared to?
Excelsior Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, Queens Preparatory Academy, Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Excelsior Preparatory High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Excelsior Preparatory High School?
480 students attend Excelsior Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Excelsior Preparatory High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excelsior Preparatory High School?
Excelsior Preparatory High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excelsior Preparatory High School offer ?
Excelsior Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Excelsior Preparatory High School part of?
Excelsior Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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