MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL

MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 school district, located in QUEENS VILLAGE, NY with about 1,175 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 74 teachers, MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL, located in Queens Village, New York, serves a diverse student body as part of the New York City Department of Education. Situated on Hillside Avenue, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college or entering the workforce. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment and provides various extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student engagement and personal development beyond the traditional classroom setting.

As a traditional neighborhood high school, Martin Van Buren is known for its large campus and its efforts to integrate technology and college-readiness initiatives into its daily operations. The school places a significant focus on student support services and community involvement, striving to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment. By balancing core academic requirements with elective courses and school-wide programs, the institution aims to meet the multifaceted needs of its diverse population of learners in the Queens community.

For more information, contact MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 776-4728 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.