Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity's student population of 145 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
The graduation rate of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is 11-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
145 students attend Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity offer ?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity part of?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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