VERITAS ACADEMY
653 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic | 458 |
| Black | 41 |
| Asian | 90 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic458 (70.1%)
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Asian90 (13.8%)
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Black41 (6.3%)
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Two or More29 (4.4%)
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White28 (4.3%)
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American Indian5 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 171 |
| Grade 10 | 178 |
| Grade 11 | 153 |
| Grade 12 | 149 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 334 | 51.1% |
| Male | 319 | 48.9% |
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