York Early College Academy (28Q284)

108-35 167 Street, Queens, NY 11433, Queens
Phone: 718-262-8547
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://yorkearlycollegeacademy.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q284/
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School Leader: Deborah Krempa (dkrempa@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Linda Perry (lperry5@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Michael Gross (mgross4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Felicia Davis (fdavis6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jillian Bernadel (jbernadel@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The York Early College Academy (YECA) (28Q284) is a highly-focused Early College program with the central mission of developing skills for college and careers, allowing students the opportunity to graduate with 40-60 college credits through its partnership with York College. The course offerings are primarily dual-enrollment college courses across various [more]
Academic Score
  74.83%  (ranked #44 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  80.95%  (ranked #168 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

The mission of York Early College Academy is to develop the skills needed for success in college and careers. College preparation is continually communicated to our students. This goal is expressed by teachers, parents, and the surrounding, supportive community. In addition to a challenging and advanced academic curriculum, we are [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Other Features: College Courses On Site, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Free After School Program, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket
PSAL Team
York Early College Academy
Clubs
Cheerleading, Euro Challenge, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Girls Club, My Brother's Keeper, Peer Mediation, Student Government
Art Courses
Exploring Music, Theater Production, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
At York Early College Academy, our arts department consists of theater, music, and visual arts. In middle school, our students take theater in 6th grade, visual arts in 7th grade, and music in 8th grade. At the end of 8th grade, our students then choose which "arts" course they would [more]
Programs & Offers
York Early College Academy(Q43A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

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
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:357 / 68 (5.25)522 / 68 (7.68)
SWD applicants/seats:43 / 13 (3.31)58 / 13 (4.46)
Rank Avg: 5.535.11
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P2) (G1) #2C to (G1) #35
  SWD:(P2) (G3) #CC to (G4) #1F
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
327
330
340
    Grade 12 Students
75
83
84
    Grade 11 Students
80
76
84
    Grade 10 Students
87
84
80
    Grade 9 Students
85
87
92
Avg. Class Size
26.1
27.5
26.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
17.6
18.2
18.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 51 / 1
0 / 34 / 1
0 / 96 / 1
Attendance %
91%
90%
Graduation %
98%
98%
College %
89%
87%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,293 (400) / 81
94
1,602 (580) / 81
91
1,492 (558) / 81
93

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 76% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.33%
Academic Engagement 
  65.82%
Safety 
  71.13%
Bully Prevention 
  59.50%
Inclusivity 
  75.00%
Mental Support 
  68.50%
Environment 
  61.71%
Post-School Support 
  80.33%
Teacher Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  94.00%
School Satisfaction 
  82.75%
Student Behavior 
  74.33%
Student Support 
  96.67%
School Leadership 
  96.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.80%
Instructional Development 
  91.39%
Post-School Support 
  96.50%
Family Responses 30% responded
Education 
  90.25%
Teacher Support 
  83.33%
Safety 
  80.67%
School Community 
  63.25%
School Leadership 
  84.20%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
IEP Support 
  92.33%

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
  67
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.67
Performance Score
  0.68
College Aptitude
CCR
  80.00%
SAT Math
  470
SAT R/W
  482
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.60%
4-Year College 75.70%
Unknown 12.70%

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 49.10%
Female 50.90%
English Language Learners:
  1.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  61.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 29.00%
Black 46.80%
Hispanic 11.10%
White 1.00%
Other 12.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 27.30%
Hispanic 18.20%
White 42.40%
Other 12.10%

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
  14.80%
Students with SETSS
  5.80%
Students with ICT
  5.20%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents US Hist.
  65
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  92.33%

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 Services65 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS20 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services38 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy34 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School10 (83%)
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

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