At a glance
Reported students
320
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Queens Preparatory Academy: 320 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Queens Preparatory Academy
Queens Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Springfield Gardens. It is one of 47 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #29. NCES reports 320 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (73.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Queens Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black73.1%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #29
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cambria Heights Academy
High · Grades 09–12
359 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
High · Grades 09–12
373 reported students
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
421 reported students
Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights
High · Grades 09–12
464 reported students
Excelsior Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
480 reported students
Eagle Academy for Young Men III
High · Grades 06–12
498 reported students
Public schools near Queens Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Preparatory High School High · New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 480 | under 0.1 mi |
| George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences High · New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 421 | under 0.1 mi |
| Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School High · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–12 | 521 | under 0.1 mi |
| August Martin High School High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 643 | 1.4 mi |
| Voyages Prep-South Queens High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 217 | 1.4 mi |
| United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science IV High · Charter · United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science IV | 09–12 | 363 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Queens Preparatory Academy
What grades does Queens Preparatory Academy serve?
Queens Preparatory Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #29.
How many students attend Queens Preparatory Academy?
Queens Preparatory Academy reported 320 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Queens Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 320 students and 24.91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Queens Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Queens Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #29 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Queens Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Queens Preparatory Academy in?
Queens Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #29, based in Queens Village, NY, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Queens Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Excelsior Preparatory High School (under 0.1 mi), George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences (under 0.1 mi), Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.