Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences's student population of 868 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2440 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is ranked #2440 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences?
The graduation rate of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences?
868 students attend Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences offer ?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences part of?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences located?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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