QUEENS COLLEGIATE - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL

www.queenscollegiate.wordpress.com

711 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Queens Collegiate, located in Jamaica, Queens, is a public secondary school that operates with a specialized focus on college readiness as a designated "College Board School." This affiliation indicates a strong commitment to rigorous academic standards, often utilizing the College Board’s resources—such as Pre-AP and AP curricula—to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the demands of higher education. The school aims to create a supportive, structured environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the critical thinking and academic skills necessary for long-term success.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility, encouraging students to take ownership of their educational paths. By integrating college-focused programming into the daily experience, Queens Collegiate seeks to demystify the transition to university life for its student body. Its location in the Jamaica neighborhood makes it a vital local resource, providing students with a dedicated pathway toward academic achievement and post-secondary opportunities.

711

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS COLLEGIATE - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	246
Black	200
Asian	162
Two or More	28
American Indian	43
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
246 (34.6%)
Black
200 (28.1%)
Asian
162 (22.8%)
American Indian
43 (6.0%)
Two or More
28 (3.9%)
White
18 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.0%)

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 #28
Phone:	(718)658-4016
Website:	http://www.queenscollegiate.wordpress.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 88

Grade 9 123

Grade 10 156

Grade 11 90

Grade 12 88

Ungraded 1