Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Queens Preparatory Academy 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Queens Preparatory Academy's student population of 268 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy is 0.40, 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
#2679 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Queens Preparatory Academy is ranked #2679 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Queens Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Preparatory High School, George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Queens Preparatory Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens Preparatory Academy?
268 students attend Queens Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Queens Preparatory Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Preparatory Academy?
Queens Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Preparatory Academy offer ?
Queens Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Preparatory Academy part of?
Queens Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
School Reviews
2 3/14/2014
This school is not like any other. They try so hard to be the best school in the building (We are 1 out of 4 schools) and we are third best. If you want that high school experience, QPA isn't the place to go. There is so much headache and confusion that happens in this school and nobody is on the same page. I'm so glad that this is my last year. I probably wont return.
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