QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY

School Overview
**Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity**, located at 162-02 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, is a specialized educational institution designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school environments. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s network of "transfer schools," it serves students who are over-age for their grade level or have fallen behind in credit accumulation. The school’s primary mission is to re-engage these students by offering a personalized, supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic recovery, high school graduation, and post-secondary preparation.

The school is distinguished by its focus on small class sizes and a highly individualized approach to learning, which allows teachers to build stronger mentorship roles with their students. By integrating social-emotional support with a rigorous, flexible curriculum, Queens Satellite provides a "second chance" for students to earn their Regents diplomas. Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes college and career readiness, striving to ensure that each graduate is equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to transition successfully into higher education or the workforce.
187
Total Students
4.6
Full-Time Teachers
40.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic87
Black49
Asian38
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    87 (46.5%)
  • Black
    49 (26.2%)
  • Asian
    38 (20.3%)
  • American Indian
    6 (3.2%)
  • White
    5 (2.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.1%)
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)883-1200
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 40.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 38
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY
Grade Student Count
Grade 938
Grade 1045
Grade 1155
Grade 1249
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6333.7%
Male12466.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)