VOYAGES PREP-SOUTH QUEENS

VOYAGES PREP-SOUTH QUEENS is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 291 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 19 teachers, VOYAGES PREP-SOUTH QUEENS 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.

VOYAGES PREP-SOUTH QUEENS, located on Baisley Boulevard in Jamaica, is a public transfer high school specifically designed to support students who have fallen behind in credits or have previously disengaged from traditional schooling environments. As a member of the New York City Department of Education’s network of transfer schools, the institution prioritizes a personalized approach to education. Its primary mission is to re-engage students by providing a flexible, supportive, and small-school setting that allows them to work toward their high school diploma at their own pace while overcoming the academic and personal obstacles that hindered their previous progress.

The school is characterized by a strong emphasis on student-teacher relationships, restorative practices, and holistic development. Because it caters to an older student population—often those who are "over-age and under-credited"—the curriculum is structured to be both rigorous and manageable, often incorporating project-based learning and advisory programs that help students plan for life after graduation. By fostering a close-knit community and offering individualized academic planning, VOYAGES PREP-SOUTH QUEENS aims to provide a "second chance" pathway that leads students toward college readiness, vocational success, and long-term personal achievement.

For more information, contact VOYAGES PREP-SOUTH QUEENS at (718) 276-1946 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.