Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School For Language Studies ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens High School For Language Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Queens High School For Language Studies's student population of 449 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens High School For Language Studies ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens High School For Language Studies is 0.56, 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
#323 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
59%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 High School For Language Studies's ranking?
Queens High School For Language Studies is ranked #323 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens High School For Language Studies often compared to?
Queens High School For Language Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Veritas Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens High School For Language Studies?
The graduation rate of Queens High School For Language Studies is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Queens High School For Language Studies?
449 students attend Queens High School For Language Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Queens High School For Language Studies students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens High School For Language Studies?
Queens High School For Language Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens High School For Language Studies offer ?
Queens High School For Language Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens High School For Language Studies part of?
Queens High School For Language Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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