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 is a collaborative college preparatory learning community that offers a rigorous academic curriculum focused on developing students' skills in science, mathematics, critical reading, and technical writing. As a small school widely regarded as a hidden gem in Southeast Queens, we are committed to academic excellence. All students are expected to complete four years of math, English, and science to ensure college readiness. We are proud partners of the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education, a STEM initiative that offers select students in each cohort early exposure to college-level experiences. Additionally, as a FutureReadyNYC school, we offer students dynamic college and career pathways in both Computer Software Development and Diagnostic Medicine: two of the fastest-growing and most in-demand industries in New York City. Excelsior also offers majors in Biological Sciences (Pre-Med/Gateway to the Sciences), Engineering and Design (Gateway to the Sciences), Physical Sciences (Gateway to the Sciences), Humanities (Art, Music, Communication, and Media), Cybersecurity, and Finance. Our campus features a state-of-the-art recording studio and an aquaponics farm, providing students with innovative, hands-on learning opportunities. Through partnerships with Queens Community College, York College, and College Now, Excelsior students can earn up to 20 college credits, giving them a head start on postsecondary education. Our programs prepare students for success not only in these fields but across a wide range of careers. Through FutureReadyNYC, students gain valuable 21st-century skills, including financial literacy,engage in personalized 1:1 advising, earn early college credits and industry-recognized credentials.
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 Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, 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, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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)
Program Details
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.
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 27.10%
Other Postsecondary 3.70%
Unknown 46.80%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 44.10%
Black 74.70%
Hispanic 16.70%
White 0.80%
Other 3.40%
White 33.30%
Other 23.40%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 56 (90%) | 6 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 15 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (97%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (3%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 24 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | 0 (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)
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