Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Queens Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Queens Preparatory Academy serves an attendance zone encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles in Springfield Gardens, NY, with a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes from various parts of the area. The zone stretches up to 28.8 miles from the furthest edge to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Queens Preparatory Academy's student population of 320 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where excellence is the standard, not the exception.
School Rankings
Queens Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Preparatory Academy is 0.44, 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
#4229 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Queens Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Queens Preparatory Academy is ranked #4229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Queens Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Preparatory 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Queens Preparatory Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Queens Preparatory Academy?
320 students attend Queens Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Queens Preparatory Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens Preparatory Academy part of?
Queens Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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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