QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER
461 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The **Queens Transition Center (Q721K)**, located at 142-10 Linden Blvd in Jamaica, New York, is a specialized educational facility operated by the New York City Department of Education. It serves students with disabilities, typically within the District 75 network, which is dedicated to providing high-quality, structured, and supportive learning environments for students who require specialized instruction and individualized attention. The school focuses on meeting the unique academic, social, and developmental needs of its students, often catering to those with a wide range of learning challenges.
As a "Transition Center," the school places a heavy emphasis on preparing older students—often those approaching the end of their eligibility for public schooling—for life beyond the classroom. The curriculum is heavily geared toward vocational training, independent living skills, and community integration. By focusing on practical life skills, career readiness, and personal development, the Queens Transition Center aims to empower its students to navigate the adult world with greater autonomy, helping them achieve meaningful post-secondary outcomes and long-term success in their respective communities.
As a "Transition Center," the school places a heavy emphasis on preparing older students—often those approaching the end of their eligibility for public schooling—for life beyond the classroom. The curriculum is heavily geared toward vocational training, independent living skills, and community integration. By focusing on practical life skills, career readiness, and personal development, the Queens Transition Center aims to empower its students to navigate the adult world with greater autonomy, helping them achieve meaningful post-secondary outcomes and long-term success in their respective communities.
461
Total Students
85.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic | 160 |
| Black | 163 |
| Asian | 74 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black163 (35.4%)
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Hispanic160 (34.7%)
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Asian74 (16.1%)
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White48 (10.4%)
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Two or More8 (1.7%)
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American Indian5 (1.1%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 |
| Phone: | (718)558-2060 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 461 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 85.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 418 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
41
Grade 10
42
Grade 11
22
Grade 12
22
Ungraded
334
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 41 |
| Grade 10 | 42 |
| Grade 11 | 22 |
| Grade 12 | 22 |
| Ungraded | 334 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 126 | 27.3% |
| Male | 335 | 72.7% |
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