VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK

VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK school district, located in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 682 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Voice Charter School, located in Long Island City, Queens, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school is distinct for its rigorous academic curriculum integrated with a comprehensive music and choral program. By making music a central component of the daily experience—including daily choral instruction—the school aims to foster both artistic excellence and academic achievement, helping students develop discipline, collaboration, and self-confidence.

Beyond its musical focus, Voice Charter School emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school follows a philosophy that combines high expectations with personalized attention, utilizing a data-driven approach to ensure that students are meeting grade-level benchmarks. By blending core academic subjects with daily music education, the school seeks to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond, all while cultivating a vibrant school culture that celebrates student voice and creative expression.

For more information, contact VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK at (718) 361-1694 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

36-24 12TH ST
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106
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VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK is a public Title I Charter school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 682 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NYC BOE OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT
Total Students:
682
Teachers:
50.12
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 682 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.8%
Asian
14.5%
Black or African American
12.8%
White
8.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.