QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY with about 404 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 28 teachers, QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in Springfield Gardens, New York, is a public secondary school dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of higher education. Operating with a focus on academic excellence and college readiness, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic. By fostering a culture of high expectations, Queens Preparatory aims to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to succeed in competitive collegiate programs and future professional endeavors.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to student development and community engagement. The faculty and administration often leverage a blend of personalized instruction and mentorship to support the diverse needs of their student body. Situated in the 143-10 Springfield Blvd facility, the school acts as a focal point for the Springfield Gardens community, providing an environment where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities that complement their classroom learning.
For more information, contact QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (718) 712-2304 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413
(718) 712-2304
QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY with about 404 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
- Total Students:
- 404
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 404 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- White
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.