Is Queens Academy High School a good school?

Queens Academy High School ranks 829 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Queens Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended Queens Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Queens Academy High School?

Students at Queens Academy High School are 88% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% White, 2% African American.

Queens Academy High School

Summary:

Queens Academy High School is a public high school located in Flushing, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 285 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #25, which is ranked 320 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Queens Academy High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the years, moving from the bottom 10% of New York high schools in 2016-2017 to the top 33% in 2023-2024. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is mixed, with some subjects like Algebra I and U.S. History and Government performing above the district and state averages, while others like English Language Arts and Living Environment are below. However, the school stands out in its strong performance for English Language Learners and Special Education students, outperforming the district and state averages in these subgroups. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% for the 2022-2023 school year is on par with the district and state averages, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is also comparable.

Compared to nearby schools, Queens Academy High School performs similarly to other high schools in the same district, such as John Bowne High School and Flushing High School, in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors. However, schools like Townsend Harris High School and East-West School of International Studies, which are in a different district (New York City Geographic District #26), demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement across various Regents/Common Core exams compared to Queens Academy High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

138-11 35th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354

(718) 463-3111

District: New York City Geographic District #25

SchoolDigger Rank:
829^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,154

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 358

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.7%

Asian:

7.0%

White:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Queens Academy High School ranks worse than 66.7% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 12 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Queens Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.7%), Asian (7%), White (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #25. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Queens Academy High School is 10.7, which is the 2^nd best among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25. (See more...)

Compare Queens Academy High School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Queens Academy High School is $25,154, which is the 2^nd highest among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Queens Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Queens Academy High School 829^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Queens Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #25:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #25 320^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Queens Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	29.96	809^th	1086	25.5%
2010	11.68	1024^th	1117	8.3%
2011	22.70	927^th	1165	20.4%
2012	20.19	951^st	1198	20.6%
2013	13.34	1018^th	1217	16.4%
2014	29.50	858^th	1237	30.6%
2015	11.94	1145^th	1255	8.8%
2016	24.69	972^nd	1255	22.5%
2017	5.74	1178^th	1221	3.5%
2018	5.84	1151^st	1210	4.9%
2019	6.64	1130^th	1207	6.4%
2023	33.46	805^th	1228	34.4%
2024	32.43	829^th	1242	33.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.82	412^th	546	24.5%
2019	53.64	211^th	565	62.7%
2023	65.25	122^nd	583	79.1%
2024	70.37	103^rd	637	83.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.77	834^th	1095	23.8%
2019	36.88	697^th	1132	38.4%
2023	64.56	298^th	1130	73.6%
2024	61.05	344^th	1144	69.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	5.35	1124^th	1154	2.6%
2019	6.52	1115^th	1179	5.4%
2024	39.99	709^th	1170	39.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.71	198^th	531	62.7%
2024	52.81	211^th	564	62.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	4.25	1149^th	1176	2.3%
2019	6.90	1123^rd	1193	5.9%
2023	23.32	907^th	1197	24.2%
2024	36.84	782^nd	1219	35.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.45	1088^th	1176	7.5%
2019	11.07	1061^st	1190	10.8%
2023	43.47	678^th	1191	43.1%
2024	31.18	824^th	1211	32.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.16	380^th	447	15.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.41	664^th	679	2.2%
2019	4.74	677^th	686	1.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Queens Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.28	730^th	791	7.7%
2019	17.20	690^th	815	15.3%
2023	35.78	510^th	851	40.1%
2024	35.10	546^th	865	36.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Queens Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	26	223	47	126	1	n/a	n/a	423
2009	25	188	52	165	3	n/a	n/a	433
2010	27	185	47	164	0	n/a	n/a	423
2011	15	162	56	178	2	0	0	413
2012	22	173	63	147	2	1	0	408
2013	21	173	35	146	1	0	0	376
2014	17	125	32	122	1	0	1	298
2015	33	139	34	133	5	0	4	348
2016	23	141	43	143	5	0	3	358
2017	18	133	26	148	11	10	0	346
2018	13	123	24	123	12	7	0	302
2019	26	74	34	167	5	3	0	309
2020	34	43	41	189	4	2	0	313
2021	26	34	46	214	4	2	1	327
2022	21	19	44	201	3	3	0	291
2023	6	7	31	240	1	0	0	285
2024	12	6	25	314	0	1	0	358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Queens Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	423	27.0	15.7	69.5
2009	433	27.0	16.0	75.3
2010	423	22.6	18.6	n/a
2011	413	23.0	17.9	70.2
2012	408	24.0	17.0	75
2013	376	23.0	16.3	83.8
2014	298	24.0	12.4	75.2
2015	348	22.0	15.8	67.2
2016	358	21.0	17.0	61.5
2017	346	20.0	17.3	62.7
2018	302	19.0	15.8	66.2
2019	309	20.0	15.4	68.9
2020	313	24.6	12.6	75.1
2021	327	31.9	10.2	80.4
2022	291	27.0	10.7	85.6
2023	285	30.1	9.4	91.9
2024	358	33.3	10.7	95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Queens Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	423	27.0	15.7	69.5
2009	433	27.0	16.0	75.3
2010	423	22.6	18.6	n/a
2011	413	23.0	17.9	70.2
2012	408	24.0	17.0	75
2013	376	23.0	16.3	83.8
2014	298	24.0	12.4	75.2
2015	348	22.0	15.8	67.2
2016	358	21.0	17.0	61.5
2017	346	20.0	17.3	62.7
2018	302	19.0	15.8	66.2
2019	309	20.0	15.4	68.9
2020	313	24.6	12.6	75.1
2021	327	31.9	10.2	80.4
2022	291	27.0	10.7	85.6
2023	285	30.1	9.4	91.9
2024	358	33.3	10.7	95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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