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.
556
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic99
Black174
Asian220
Two or More28
American Indian14
Pacific Islander7
  • Asian
    220 (39.6 %)
  • Black
    174 (31.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    99 (17.8 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.0 %)
  • White
    14 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS
Grade Student Count
Grade 696
Grade 786
Grade 879
Grade 979
Grade 1076
Grade 1174
Grade 1266
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female556100%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)