QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES

School Overview
Queens High School for Language Studies (QHSLS), located in Flushing, Queens, is a unique, small secondary school designed to provide a global perspective through a rigorous academic curriculum. The school is particularly noted for its emphasis on language acquisition and cultural literacy, offering students the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or other world languages alongside their core academic subjects. By fostering an environment that celebrates linguistic diversity, the school prepares its students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world and encourages them to become global citizens.

Beyond its language-focused mission, QHSLS maintains a commitment to project-based learning and personalized instruction, which is facilitated by its relatively small student body. The school culture emphasizes college and career readiness, often collaborating with local community organizations and institutions to provide enrichment opportunities. Located in a culturally vibrant area of Flushing, the school draws on its diverse surroundings to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards while developing critical thinking and cross-cultural communication skills.
441
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic108
Black11
Asian307
Two or More8
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Asian
    307 (69.6%)
  • Hispanic
    108 (24.5%)
  • Black
    11 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.8%)
  • White
    5 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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.qhsls.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 347
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Grade 9 109
Grade 10 111
Grade 11 112
Grade 12 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES
Grade Student Count
Grade 9109
Grade 10111
Grade 11112
Grade 12109
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23352.8%
Male20847.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)