Queens Academy High School (25Q540)

138-11 35 Avenue, Queens, NY 11354, Queens
Phone: 718-463-3111
Hours: 7:23am - 3:56pm
School Website: https://www.queensacademyhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/25Q540/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: James Memola Jr (jmemolajr@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jesus Gonzalez (jgonzalez198@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Melissa Harris (mharris5@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Deborah Trinidad (ddelshad@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Deborah Trinidad (ddelshad@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Queens Academy High School is a small, public transfer high school located in Flushing, Queens, serving students in grades 9 through 12. Housed in its own dedicated building, Queens Academy is designed to support students who have previously disengaged from school, fallen behind in credits, or are first time 9th graders/newcomer ENL students. The school provides a supportive and structured environment to help students earn the credits necessary for graduation. In addition to its core academic offerings, Queens Academy High School features a Newcomer Program tailored to meet the needs of recently arrived immigrant students, helping them transition into the U.S. school system. In addition, the school offers a Bilingual Spanish Program, providing instruction and support in both English and Spanish to ensure language access and academic success for Spanish-speaking students. To further prepare students for life beyond high school, Queens Academy offers job internship opportunities, connecting students with real-world work experiences that build career readiness and professional skills. Since 2017, the school has been under the dedicated leadership of its current principal, who continues to guide its mission of equity, opportunity, and student empowerment.

Reports: School Budget | Room Utilization

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP Psychology, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Softball
PSAL Team
Queens Academy High School
Other Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Clubs
& Ping Pong Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Fitness Club, Salsa Club, Video Game Club
Art Courses
Art History, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Queens Academy High School offers a range of studio-based visual arts courses that include mixed media, drawing, painting, and printmaking. In these courses, students are able to develop their ability to experiment and the confidence to tap into their own creativity. Within each art medium, they develop the skills, knowledge, and appreciation needed to best express their artistic selves. In these courses, students learn to effectively use the language of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design, and the terminology associated with their growing knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques. Students use the rich vocabulary of visual arts as they analyze, discuss, and assess their own artwork and that of their peers. Additionally, we offer Art History courses that are designed to give students the opportunity to discover, and acquire knowledge of art history. The course involves critical thinking and students learn to examine and analyze forms of artistic expression from diverse cultures and understand their contributions to the arts. Students develop their understanding of art within social, cultural, and historical contexts. They come to understand how art may be used to help them observe and interpret their ever-expanding world. We have begun offering a drama class as well and through theater activities that foster creative expression, discipline, collaboration, self-awareness and personal transformation, students of diverse backgrounds and abilities channel their energies into inspiring artistic endeavors.
Programs
Queens Academy High School(Q86A)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 17 (0.00)0 / 17 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 3 (0.00)0 / 3 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
373
377
355
    Grade 12 Students
91
94
69
    Grade 11 Students
124
96
118
    Grade 10 Students
103
110
78
    Grade 9 Students
55
77
90
Avg. Class Size
24.6
25.9
25.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.4
14.6
14.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
6 / 0 / 3
5 / 28 / 5
<5 / 25 / 1
Attendance %
Graduation %
43%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
6 / 20
-1

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 46% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.17%
Academic Engagement 
  84.27%
Safety 
  85.75%
Bully Prevention 
  85.38%
Inclusivity 
  88.55%
Mental Support 
  87.63%
Environment 
  84.21%
Post-School Support 
  88.90%
Teacher Responses 43% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.50%
School Satisfaction 
  84.63%
Student Behavior 
  78.33%
Student Support 
  86.87%
School Leadership 
  77.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  76.00%
Instructional Development 
  83.39%
Post-School Support 
  89.83%
Family Responses 3% responded
Education 
  93.57%
Teacher Support 
  85.00%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  74.71%
School Leadership 
  87.50%
Post-School 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 (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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 61.10%
Female 38.90%
English Language Learners:
  70.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  12.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 10.50%
Black 1.90%
Hispanic 85.00%
White 2.40%
Other 0.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%

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 (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance

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 Services37 (82%)8 (18%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
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

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