EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III

498 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Eagle Academy for Young Men III, located in Jamaica, Queens, is part of a specialized network of public schools in New York City designed specifically to support and empower young men of color. The school operates on a philosophy that combines rigorous academic standards with a strong emphasis on character development, leadership, and community service. By fostering a culture of brotherhood and high expectations, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide its students with the tools necessary to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is complemented by a supportive environment that prioritizes mentorship and personal growth. Students at Eagle Academy III engage in a structured program that includes restorative practices, a "gentleman’s code" of conduct, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage leadership. By creating a focused, inclusive, and disciplined atmosphere, the institution seeks to graduate young men who are not only academically prepared but are also self-aware, socially responsible, and equipped to become positive leaders within their families and the broader community.

498

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN III
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	49
Black	407
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Black
407 (81.7%)
Hispanic
49 (9.8%)
Two or More
21 (4.2%)
American Indian
9 (1.8%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
White
3 (0.6%)
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 #29
Phone:	(718)480-2600
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 56

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 66

Grade 9 99

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 60