Is Queens High School For Language Studies a good school?

Queens High School For Language Studies ranks 554 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Queens High School For Language Studies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Queens High School For Language Studies.

What is the racial makeup of Queens High School For Language Studies?

Students at Queens High School For Language Studies are 67% Asian, 26% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

Queens High School For Language Studies

Summary:

Queens High School For Language Studies is a public high school serving 435 students in grades 9-12 in Flushing, New York. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #25, which is ranked 320 out of 865 districts in the state.

Queens High School For Language Studies has a mixed performance record. While it ranks 554 out of 1,242 New York high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 249 (4-star rating) in 2014-2015 to 657 (2-star rating) in 2021-2022. The school excels in serving English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 19 out of 637 New York high schools in this category, but it struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.9% to 47.9% in recent years. Academically, the school generally outperforms the district and state in subjects like Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government, and Living Environment, but it lags behind in areas like Chemistry and Algebra II.

Compared to nearby schools, Townsend Harris High School, located about 2.1 miles away, consistently outperforms Queens High School For Language Studies in terms of statewide ranking and test scores. In contrast, Flushing High School, just 0.06 miles away, has significantly lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking. The school's high percentage of students (around 79%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch may contribute to its challenges, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and lower performance in certain subject areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

35-01 Union St
Flushing, NY 11354

(718) 888-7530

District: New York City Geographic District #25

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,875

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 450

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

66.9%

Hispanic:

26.0%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Queens High School For Language Studies ranks better than 55.4% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd 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 57.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Queens High School For Language Studies 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: Asian (66.9%), Hispanic (26%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Queens High School For Language Studies is 15.5. 10 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Queens High School For Language Studies employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Queens High School For Language Studies is $13,875, which is the lowest among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Queens High School For Language Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Queens High School For Language Studies 554^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Queens High School For Language Studies in the ranking list.)

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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 High School For Language Studies

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Rank History for all students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	68.99	249^th	1255	80.2%
2016	53.25	590^th	1255	53.0%
2017	54.02	577^th	1221	52.7%
2018	50.38	664^th	1210	45.1%
2019	52.86	643^rd	1207	46.7%
2022	46.24	657^th	1190	44.8%
2023	51.45	627^th	1228	48.9%
2024	57.94	554^th	1242	55.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	88.75	26^th	546	95.2%
2019	91.25	19^th	565	96.6%
2022	90.98	13^th	481	97.3%
2023	86.42	35^th	583	94.0%
2024	89.87	19^th	637	97.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.91	830^th	1095	24.2%
2019	25.82	874^th	1132	22.8%
2022	48.03	461^st	1038	55.6%
2023	36.66	685^th	1130	39.4%
2024	57.29	391^st	1144	65.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.75	437^th	1154	62.1%
2019	59.42	435^th	1179	63.1%
2022	50.88	526^th	1101	52.2%
2023	54.17	485^th	1155	58.0%
2024	61.62	364^th	1170	68.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	56.08	112^th	389	71.2%
2023	71.54	61^st	531	88.5%
2024	89.08	16^th	564	97.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.78	668^th	1176	43.2%
2019	52.86	634^th	1193	46.9%
2022	42.83	692^nd	1155	40.1%
2023	52.65	610^th	1197	49.0%
2024	56.30	552^nd	1219	54.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.10	638^th	1176	45.7%
2019	50.19	638^th	1190	46.4%
2022	48.19	618^th	1154	46.4%
2023	49.80	624^th	1191	47.6%
2024	59.77	504^th	1211	58.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.29	279^th	426	34.5%
2019	40.88	306^th	447	31.5%
2022	34.77	279^th	386	27.7%
2023	41.79	271^st	424	36.1%
2024	46.60	250^th	426	41.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.64	454^th	679	33.1%
2019	43.16	378^th	686	44.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Queens High School For Language Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.31	258^th	791	67.4%
2019	59.15	299^th	815	63.3%
2022	38.81	438^th	760	42.4%
2023	45.34	415^th	851	51.2%
2024	50.75	380^th	865	56.1%

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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 High School For Language Studies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	7	47	15	2	0	0	72
2015	5	19	125	49	2	0	5	205
2016	5	29	180	73	2	0	5	294
2017	9	39	237	102	6	0	2	395
2018	11	40	251	116	4	0	6	428
2019	13	26	252	119	4	1	11	426
2020	14	27	254	134	2	1	12	444
2021	16	22	255	136	1	2	13	445
2022	15	16	264	133	2	3	16	449
2023	11	14	250	135	1	2	22	435
2024	7	12	301	117	1	3	9	450

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 High School For Language Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	72	9.0	8.0	93.1
2015	205	13.0	15.7	85.9
2016	294	22.0	13.3	87.4
2017	395	27.7	14.2	82.8
2018	428	28.0	15.2	86.2
2019	426	30.0	14.1	76.8
2020	444	28.6	15.4	77.7
2021	445	29.6	14.9	79.3
2022	449	31.0	14.4	78
2023	435	30.0	14.5	79.1
2024	450	29.0	15.5	80.7

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 High School For Language Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	72	9.0	8.0	93.1
2015	205	13.0	15.7	85.9
2016	294	22.0	13.3	87.4
2017	395	27.7	14.2	82.8
2018	428	28.0	15.2	86.2
2019	426	30.0	14.1	76.8
2020	444	28.6	15.4	77.7
2021	445	29.6	14.9	79.3
2022	449	31.0	14.4	78
2023	435	30.0	14.5	79.1
2024	450	29.0	15.5	80.7

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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