QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

143-10 SPRINGFIELD BLVD
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413

320 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Queens Preparatory Academy, located in Springfield Gardens, New York, is a public secondary school dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of higher education. Operating with a focus on academic excellence and college readiness, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic. By fostering a culture of high expectations, Queens Preparatory aims to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to succeed in competitive collegiate programs and future professional endeavors.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to student development and community engagement. The faculty and administration often leverage a blend of personalized instruction and mentorship to support the diverse needs of their student body. Situated in the 143-10 Springfield Blvd facility, the school acts as a focal point for the Springfield Gardens community, providing an environment where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities that complement their classroom learning.

320

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	56
Black	234
Asian	14
Two or More	2
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
234 (73.1%)
Hispanic
56 (17.5%)
Asian
14 (4.4%)
American Indian
7 (2.2%)
White
5 (1.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)712-2304
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 89

Grade 10 92

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 70

Ungraded 1