QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES

QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES 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 428 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 HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES 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.

QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES (QHSLS), located in Flushing, Queens, is a unique, small secondary school designed to provide a global perspective through a rigorous academic curriculum. The school is particularly noted for its emphasis on language acquisition and cultural literacy, offering students the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or other world languages alongside their core academic subjects. By fostering an environment that celebrates linguistic diversity, the school prepares its students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world and encourages them to become global citizens.

Beyond its language-focused mission, QHSLS maintains a commitment to project-based learning and personalized instruction, which is facilitated by its relatively small student body. The school culture emphasizes college and career readiness, often collaborating with local community organizations and institutions to provide enrichment opportunities. Located in a culturally vibrant area of Flushing, the school draws on its diverse surroundings to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards while developing critical thinking and cross-cultural communication skills.

For more information, contact QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES at (718) 888-7530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.