EXCELSIOR PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

143-10 SPRINGFIELD BLVD
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413

480 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Excelsior Preparatory High School, located at 143-10 Springfield Blvd in Springfield Gardens, Queens, is a public secondary school that operates with a focus on preparing students for success in higher education and the professional world. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment designed to foster critical thinking, academic rigor, and personal growth. The school community typically serves a diverse student body, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to meet high standards of performance in both their coursework and extracurricular pursuits.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Excelsior Preparatory High School is known for its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. The school often incorporates a variety of programs intended to build leadership skills, community engagement, and social responsibility. By focusing on college and career readiness, the institution aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and future opportunities, ensuring that its students are equipped with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of university life and the modern workforce.

480

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXCELSIOR PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	81
Black	356
Asian	19
Two or More	3
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Black
356 (74.2%)
Hispanic
81 (16.9%)
Asian
19 (4.0%)
American Indian
13 (2.7%)
White
5 (1.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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)525-6507
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 93

Grade 10 135

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 114

Ungraded 1