Queens Transition Center

Queens Transition Center serves 414 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Queens Transition Center's student population of 414 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Queens Transition Center 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
30%
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Black
37%
16%
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White
8%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Queens Transition Center and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Queens Transition Center often compared to?
Queens Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Jr School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Queens Transition Center?
414 students attend Queens Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Queens Transition Center students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Transition Center?
Queens Transition Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Transition Center offer ?
Queens Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Transition Center part of?
Queens Transition Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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