QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER

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.
461
Total Students
85.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White48
Hispanic160
Black163
Asian74
Two or More8
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    163 (35.4%)
  • Hispanic
    160 (34.7%)
  • Asian
    74 (16.1%)
  • White
    48 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 941
Grade 1042
Grade 1122
Grade 1222
Ungraded334
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS TRANSITION CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12627.3%
Male33572.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)