QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY

School Overview
**Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity**, located at 162-02 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, is a specialized educational institution designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school environments. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s network of "transfer schools," it serves students who are over-age for their grade level or have fallen behind in credit accumulation. The school’s primary mission is to re-engage these students by offering a personalized, supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic recovery, high school graduation, and post-secondary preparation.

The school is distinguished by its focus on small class sizes and a highly individualized approach to learning, which allows teachers to build stronger mentorship roles with their students. By integrating social-emotional support with a rigorous, flexible curriculum, Queens Satellite provides a "second chance" for students to earn their Regents diplomas. Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes college and career readiness, striving to ensure that each graduate is equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to transition successfully into higher education or the workforce.
145
Total Students
9.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic73
Black43
Asian17
Two or More1
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    73 (50.3 %)
  • Black
    43 (29.7 %)
  • Asian
    17 (11.7 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (4.8 %)
  • White
    3 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7 %)
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)883-1200
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY
Grade Student Count
Grade 928
Grade 1043
Grade 1128
Grade 1246
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6444.1%
Male8155.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)