Excelsior Preparatory High School (29Q265)

143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413, Queens
Phone: 718-525-6507
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
School Website: https://www.ephschool.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q265/
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School Leader: Rodney Orji (rorji@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jeniel Gordon (jgordon3@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Leightoya Johnson-Reid (ljohnsonreid@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Leightoya Johnson-Reid (ljohnsonreid@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Leightoya Johnson-Reid (ljohnsonreid@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Patricia Sanon (psanon3@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Excelsior Preparatory High School, a collaborative college preparatory learning community, offers a challenging academic curriculum dedicated to developing students' science, math, critical reading and technical writing skills. We are a small high school locally considered a gem in Southeast Queens. All students are expected to take four years of math, English, and science in order to be college-ready. We are affiliated with the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education a STEM program which provides comprehensive early college exposure for select students in each cohort. We are also FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Computer Software Development -one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. We'll prepare you for work in any field, not just tech. Students will explore a range of careers, acquire 21st century employability skills including financial literacy, earn paid work- based learning opportunities and early college credits and credentials, engage in 1-1 advising and will graduate prepared for college and/or careers in NYCs growing Computer Software Development industry.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer)

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP World History: Modern, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
PSAL Team
Springfield Gardens
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Excelsior Preparatory High School (29Q265)
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences (29Q272)
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School (29Q283)
Queens Preparatory Academy (29Q248)
Clubs
Ambassadors Club, Art Club, Basketball League, Blossoming Girls of Excelsior, Board Games, Breakfast Club aka Morning Open Gym, Cooking Club, Dance, K-Pop, LGBTQIA+, Men's Group - Umoja, National Honor Society, Podcast Club, Soccer League, STEP Team, Student Council, Weight lifting
Program Details
Gateway to Higher Education(Q42W)
Science & Math

This program seeks to expose students to the foundation skills necessary for college success and for success in science, technology, engineering and math careers. These students are provided with an advisor who assists them in applying for and enrolling in enrichment programs that only those students are eligible for receiving. The students are provided with rigorous courses and are expected to graduate with an advanced regents diploma.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:35 / 28 (1.25)40 / 28 (1.43)
SWD applicants/seats:11 / 6 (1.83)7 / 6 (1.17)
Rank Avg: 5.73
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
478
493
455
    Grade 12 Students
115
105
91
    Grade 11 Students
140
138
120
    Grade 10 Students
128
135
127
    Grade 9 Students
95
115
117
Avg. Class Size
21.7
25.5
22.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.8
16.5
18.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
6 / 0 / 1
16 / 58 / 3
16 / 65 / 1
Attendance %
91%
91%
Graduation %
93%
91%
College %
43%
39%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
353 (58) / 108
95
358 (64) / 108
97
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 51% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.17%
Academic Engagement 
  60.27%
Safety 
  61.25%
Bully Prevention 
  51.00%
Inclusivity 
  70.73%
Mental Support 
  62.25%
Environment 
  60.57%
Post-School Support 
  72.40%
Teacher Responses 86% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.50%
School Satisfaction 
  97.25%
Student Behavior 
  69.67%
Student Support 
  97.00%
School Leadership 
  95.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.80%
Instructional Development 
  93.22%
Post-School Support 
  97.67%
Family Responses 8% responded
Education 
  93.63%
Teacher Support 
  87.17%
Safety 
  85.67%
School Community 
  66.38%
School Leadership 
  87.10%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.80%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.51
College Aptitude
CCR
  52.60%
SAT Math
  395
SAT R/W
  434
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.40%
4-Year College 27.10%
Other Postsecondary 3.70%
Unknown 46.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 55.90%
Female 44.10%
English Language Learners:
  14.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  77.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.40%
Black 74.70%
Hispanic 16.70%
White 0.80%
Other 3.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 43.30%
White 33.30%
Other 23.40%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  11.80%
Students with SC
  1.60%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  64
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81.3
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services56 (90%)6 (10%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class15 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy24 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  53
Regents Gl. Hist.
  70
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  64
Regents Living Env.
  70
ELL Progress
  87
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