VERITAS ACADEMY

VERITAS ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 552 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 36 teachers, VERITAS ACADEMY 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.

VERITAS ACADEMY, located at 35-01 Union Street in Flushing, NY, is a private, independent school committed to a rigorous academic program rooted in the classical tradition. The school emphasizes a structured, liberal arts-based curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and high academic standards. By integrating core subjects like literature, history, mathematics, and science with a focus on character development and moral discernment, the academy seeks to prepare its students not only for university success but for principled leadership in their future professional and personal lives.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places significant importance on building a cohesive community that values the partnership between faculty, students, and families. The atmosphere at Veritas is intentionally focused on cultivating a disciplined learning environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with "the great ideas" of Western civilization. Through this blend of traditional scholarship and character-centered education, VERITAS ACADEMY aims to produce well-rounded graduates equipped with the tools necessary to navigate and contribute meaningfully to a complex, modern society.

For more information, contact VERITAS ACADEMY at (718) 888-7520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.