YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF QUEENS

YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF QUEENS is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 566 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 34 teachers, YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF QUEENS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens (TWLS of Queens) is a public, all-girls secondary school located in Jamaica, Queens, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Young Women’s Leadership Network, the school is founded on the mission of empowering young women from diverse backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and develop strong leadership skills. The school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, often supported by partnerships with organizations like the College Board, to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional life.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive community environment designed to foster self-confidence, civic engagement, and personal growth. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, mentorship programs, and leadership initiatives that challenge them to become advocates for themselves and their communities. By combining high academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, TWLS of Queens aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap and prepare its students to become the next generation of female leaders in their chosen fields.

For more information, contact YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF QUEENS at (718) 725-0402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150-91 87TH RD
JAMAICA, NY 11432
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YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF QUEENS is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 566 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
566
Teachers:
34
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 566 students

Black or African American
43.8%
Asian
35.3%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.7%
White
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%

Female
100.0%

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.