EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 526 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III 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.
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III, located in Jamaica, Queens, is part of a specialized network of public schools in New York City designed specifically to support and empower young men of color. The school operates on a philosophy that combines rigorous academic standards with a strong emphasis on character development, leadership, and community service. By fostering a culture of brotherhood and high expectations, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide its students with the tools necessary to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.
The school’s curriculum is complemented by a supportive environment that prioritizes mentorship and personal growth. Students at Eagle Academy III engage in a structured program that includes restorative practices, a "gentleman’s code" of conduct, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage leadership. By creating a focused, inclusive, and disciplined atmosphere, the institution seeks to graduate young men who are not only academically prepared but are also self-aware, socially responsible, and equipped to become positive leaders within their families and the broader community.
For more information, contact EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III at (718) 480-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAMAICA, NY 11434
(718) 480-2600
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III is a public school in JAMAICA, NY with about 526 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:
- 526
- Teachers:
- 34.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 526 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- White
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Male
- 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.