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QUEENS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

138-11 35TH AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11354NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
285
Students
Total enrolled
12%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 86% vs nat'l
9.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 39% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 285 students in grades 09–12 in FLUSHING, New York.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
9.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

QUEENS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in FLUSHING, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 285 students. About 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 12% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at QUEENS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

285
Total Students
9.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
92%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution182 male · 103 female
64%
36%
Male 64%Female 36%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility92%
National avg 52% · 262 students
Student Composition
11%
84%
Asian11%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino84%
Black2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360012205503

Academic Outcomes at QUEENS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
10-14
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
12%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11354

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 12% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 92% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 129 PATRICIA LARKINPS 24 ANDREW JACKSONPS 21 EDWARD HARTPS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS
+13 more
↓
Middle
JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKERIS 237IS 25 ADRIEN BLOCKJHS 194 WILLIAM CARR
+1 more
↓
High School
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOLFLUSHING HIGH SCHOOLTOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOLEAST-WEST SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 →
Phone: (718)463-3111
NCES ID: 360012205503
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FLUSHING seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
High
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL
3,003 students · 09–12
● 53 opp77% FRL
High
FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL
1,465 students · 09–12
● 52 opp84% FRL
Mid
JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER
1,392 students · 06–08
● 52 opp76% FRL
High
TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL
1,322 students · 09–12
● 53 opp60% FRL
Mid
IS 237
1,182 students · 06–08
● 57 opp81% FRL
Elem
PS 129 PATRICIA LARKIN
1,162 students · PK–05
● 53 opp81% FRL
Elem
PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON
1,111 students · PK–05
● 57 opp74% FRL
Elem
PS 21 EDWARD HART
1,073 students · PK–05
● 52 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
138-11 35TH AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11354
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.