QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER
QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER is a public high school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 384 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 60 teachers, QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.
The **QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER (Q721K)**, located at 142-10 Linden Blvd in Jamaica, New York, is a specialized educational facility operated by the New York City Department of Education. It serves students with disabilities, typically within the District 75 network, which is dedicated to providing high-quality, structured, and supportive learning environments for students who require specialized instruction and individualized attention. The school focuses on meeting the unique academic, social, and developmental needs of its students, often catering to those with a wide range of learning challenges.
As a "Transition Center," the school places a heavy emphasis on preparing older students—often those approaching the end of their eligibility for public schooling—for life beyond the classroom. The curriculum is heavily geared toward vocational training, independent living skills, and community integration. By focusing on practical life skills, career readiness, and personal development, the QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER aims to empower its students to navigate the adult world with greater autonomy, helping them achieve meaningful post-secondary outcomes and long-term success in their respective communities.
For more information, contact QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER at (718) 558-2060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAMAICA, NY 11436
(718) 558-2060
QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER is a public school in JAMAICA, NY with about 384 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
- Total Students:
- 384
- Teachers:
- 60
- 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 384 students
- Black or African American
- 53.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.2%
- Asian
- 6.5%
- White
- 6.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.6%
- Female
- 29.9%
- Male
- 70.1%
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.