Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Voyages Prep-south Queens ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Voyages Prep-south Queens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Voyages Prep-south Queens's student population of 223 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Voyages Prep-south Queens ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voyages Prep-south Queens 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2172 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voyages Prep-south Queens's ranking?
Voyages Prep-south Queens is ranked #2172 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Voyages Prep-south Queens?
The graduation rate of Voyages Prep-south Queens is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Voyages Prep-south Queens?
223 students attend Voyages Prep-south Queens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Voyages Prep-south Queens students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voyages Prep-south Queens?
Voyages Prep-south Queens has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Voyages Prep-south Queens offer ?
Voyages Prep-south Queens offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Voyages Prep-south Queens part of?
Voyages Prep-south Queens is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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