The Young Women's Leadership School of Queens is a public girls' high school and middle school located in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. The school is administered by the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 544 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership School-queens ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The Young Women's Leadership School of Queens serves a large area of approximately 109.3 square miles in Jamaica, NY, with most students living within a 10-15 minute drive. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 13.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School-queens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership School-queens's student population of 544 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower.
School Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School-queens 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 Young Women's Leadership School-queens is 0.69, 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
#1388 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
44%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Women's Leadership School-queens's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens is ranked #1388 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Women's Leadership School-queens often compared to?
Young Women's Leadership School-queensis often viewed alongside schools like Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School-queens?
The graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School-queens is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School-queens?
544 students attend Young Women's Leadership School-queens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Young Women's Leadership School-queens students are Asian, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership School-queens?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership School-queens offer ?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Women's Leadership School-queens part of?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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