YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS
556 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens (TWLS of Queens) is a public, all-girls secondary school located in Jamaica, Queens, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Young Women’s Leadership Network, the school is founded on the mission of empowering young women from diverse backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and develop strong leadership skills. The school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, often supported by partnerships with organizations like the College Board, to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional life.
Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive community environment designed to foster self-confidence, civic engagement, and personal growth. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, mentorship programs, and leadership initiatives that challenge them to become advocates for themselves and their communities. By combining high academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, TWLS of Queens aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap and prepare its students to become the next generation of female leaders in their chosen fields.
Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive community environment designed to foster self-confidence, civic engagement, and personal growth. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, mentorship programs, and leadership initiatives that challenge them to become advocates for themselves and their communities. By combining high academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, TWLS of Queens aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap and prepare its students to become the next generation of female leaders in their chosen fields.
556
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 99 |
| Black | 174 |
| Asian | 220 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| American Indian | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 7 |
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Asian220 (39.6 %)
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Black174 (31.3 %)
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Hispanic99 (17.8 %)
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Two or More28 (5.0 %)
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White14 (2.5 %)
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American Indian14 (2.5 %)
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Pacific Islander7 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 |
| Phone: | (718)725-0402 |
| Website: | http://www.tywlsqueens.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 556 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 414 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 29 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
96
Grade 7
86
Grade 8
79
Grade 9
79
Grade 10
76
Grade 11
74
Grade 12
66
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 96 |
| Grade 7 | 86 |
| Grade 8 | 79 |
| Grade 9 | 79 |
| Grade 10 | 76 |
| Grade 11 | 74 |
| Grade 12 | 66 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 556 | 100% |
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