School Overview
Veritas Academy, located at 35-01 Union Street in Flushing, NY, is a private, independent school committed to a rigorous academic program rooted in the classical tradition. The school emphasizes a structured, liberal arts-based curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and high academic standards. By integrating core subjects like literature, history, mathematics, and science with a focus on character development and moral discernment, the academy seeks to prepare its students not only for university success but for principled leadership in their future professional and personal lives.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places significant importance on building a cohesive community that values the partnership between faculty, students, and families. The atmosphere at Veritas is intentionally focused on cultivating a disciplined learning environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with "the great ideas" of Western civilization. Through this blend of traditional scholarship and character-centered education, Veritas Academy aims to produce well-rounded graduates equipped with the tools necessary to navigate and contribute meaningfully to a complex, modern society.
653
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERITAS ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White28
Hispanic458
Black41
Asian90
Two or More29
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    458 (70.1%)
  • Asian
    90 (13.8%)
  • Black
    41 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.4%)
  • White
    28 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Phone: (718)888-7530
Website: http://www.theveritasacademy.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 523
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Grade 9 171
Grade 10 178
Grade 11 153
Grade 12 149
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VERITAS ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9171
Grade 10178
Grade 11153
Grade 12149
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VERITAS ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33451.1%
Male31948.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)