Queens School of Inquiry, The (25Q252)

158-40 76 Road, Queens, NY 11366, Queens
Phone: 718-380-6929
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
School Website: https://queensinquiry.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/25Q252/
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School Leader: Meredith Inbal (minbal@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Stephanie Barnes (sbarnes9@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Denise Cervello (dcervello@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jill Kaufman (jkaufman4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Eberto Pineiro (epineiro2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Eberto Pineiro (epineiro2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Stephanie Barnes (sbarnes9@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Queens School of Inquiry is an early college school designed to prepare students to succeed in college. Our students have the opportunity to earn up to 62 tuition-free Queens College credits while still in high school. We help students develop academic skills in an environment that promotes inquiry-based learning and self-management. A close collaboration with CUNY, Queens College, along with a dedicated faculty, enables us to promote college readiness and career awareness. We are a neighborhood school that emphasizes real-life applications of academic content in our effort to educate caring and ethical citizens.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%

Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available, College Level Courses Available, Study Abroad Program, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Global History (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Queens School Of Inquiry
Other Sports
Badminton, Cheerleading
Clubs
and Bin Cops, and Mathletes, Anime, Community Service Clubs NHS, Enrichment Day Activities, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, Journalism, JSA, Knitting, Makers, RJAT, SEE, Student Council, Student Interest Clubs Harry Potter, Video Games, Yearbook, YRJ
Art
The Queens School of Inquiry provides a comprehensive 6th-12th grade arts education program that includes music, theatre, and visual art. Students have the opportunity to use skills explored in the arts classes to participate in performance ensembles, community engagement events, and clubs. QSI extends our mission to early college by providing college arts opportunities that go beyond the high school curriculum.
Programs
Queens School of Inquiry(Q77A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary program with a strong, comprehensive focus on the humanities.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:135 / 69 (1.96)174 / 69 (2.52)
SWD applicants/seats:20 / 8 (2.50)26 / 14 (1.86)
Rank Avg: 6.07
OffersOffers - Waitlist
The Queens School of Inquiry ASD Nest Program(Q77Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:1 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:6 / 6 (1.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 1.50
OffersWaitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
351
359
357
    Grade 12 Students
87
83
83
    Grade 11 Students
88
83
86
    Grade 10 Students
85
96
90
    Grade 9 Students
91
97
98
Avg. Class Size
21.2
21.3
22.0
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.7
12.5
11.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 1
0 / 35 / 2
0 / 42 / 1
Attendance %
92%
92%
Graduation %
98%
95%
College %
93%
83%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
508 (161) / 89
107
584 (205) / 89
111

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)
Student Responses 38% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.50%
Academic Engagement 
  70.36%
Safety 
  79.88%
Bully Prevention 
  73.75%
Inclusivity 
  84.91%
Mental Support 
  78.25%
Environment 
  69.50%
Post-School Support 
  83.83%
Teacher Responses 89% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.00%
School Satisfaction 
  74.75%
Student Behavior 
  65.78%
Student Support 
  89.67%
School Leadership 
  82.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.60%
Instructional Development 
  85.78%
Post-School Support 
  93.83%
Family Responses 41% responded
Education 
  86.75%
Teacher Support 
  87.00%
Safety 
  90.00%
School Community 
  66.50%
School Leadership 
  84.80%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  86.00%

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. %
  98.80%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  62
Impact Score
  0.53
Performance Score
  0.69
College Aptitude
CCR
  69.90%
SAT Math
  508
SAT R/W
  516
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.30%
4-Year College 74.20%
Unknown 10.50%

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 52.10%
Female 47.90%
English Language Learners:
  5.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  64.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 32.70%
Black 14.20%
Hispanic 32.40%
White 17.40%
Other 3.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 10.20%
White 75.50%
Other 14.30%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.30%
Students with SETSS
  1.10%
Students with ICT
  12.00%
Students with SC
  0.60%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  42
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  86.00%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services93 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS9 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Occupational Therapy18 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy68 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School17 (81%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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)
ELL Progress
  60

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

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