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What’s Special

College readiness improving

The Downside

Safety concerns inside and outside the building

Queens Preparatory Academy was founded in 2005 with support from the Institute for Student Achievement (ISA), a not-for-profit organization that works with schools to prepare underserved students for success in college and careers.

The school has a ways to go but there are some signs that it’s moving in the right direction. Each year more graduates are prepared for the rigors of college-level work. College persistence, or the percentage of students who enroll in college after graduation and stay for at least three semesters, has also risen steadily.

Safety remains a concern for students. Some students report feeling unsafe in hallways and outside the school building, according to NYC School Survey results. The suspension rate is also high, more than double the citywide average, according to DOE data.

Queens Preparatory Academy is one of four small schools that share the Springfield Gardens Educational Campus. The schools share facilities including a large outdoor football field and track. Sports include wrestling, soccer, tennis, track and football. Students must pass through metal detectors upon entering the building.

The school offers Advanced Placement courses, College Now courses at York College and Saturday enrichment and tutoring. The school also participates in iLearnNYC, a program which expands coursework online. (Melanie Quiroz, web reports and DOE data, October 2018)



 

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School Stats

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
78%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
68%
Average daily attendance
 
85%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
45%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
82%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
75%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide and 2024-25 NYC School Survey

Students

326
Number of students
Citywide Average is 608

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
83%
Students with disabilities
 
18%
Multilingual learners
 
19%
From the 2024-25 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
5%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
77%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
54%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
35%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
45%
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey and 2023-24 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
36%
1.1
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 8
290
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 119

Teachers’ Race/Ethnicity


How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
67%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey, 2023-24 School Quality Guide, 2022-23 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2025 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

College and Career Readiness

School
Citywide
How well are students prepared for college and careers after four years at this school? What is a College and Career Readiness (CCR) Score?
 
33
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
43%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
28%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide
For more information about our data sources, see About Our Data · More DOE statistics for this school

Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Cybersecurity Analyst Tech (Q04A)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Cybersecurity and Technology course sequence in partnership with Queensborough Community College (QCC); students earn 15-16 college college credits and industry certification to enter this high demand field. Students are matched with professional and work-sites to complete internships and work design challenges in their junior and senior years.

Cosmetology and Buisness Management (Q04B)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

This program provides students with marketable business skills to become successful NYS licensed natural hairstylists and entrepreneurs. Students study and prepare in our salon, using mannequins and live models for manipulative practice. The program emphasizes communication, management, and entrepreneurship skills that enables students to open their own business towards a professional career or to pay for their college education.

Entrepreneurial Tech (Q04R)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Introduction to software development and programming languages such as Java, Python , HTML to create apps, video games, website, and many more applications. Combine your programming skills with a solid knowledge of entrepreneurship to revolutionize the job industry.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Credited])

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Coed PSAL teams

Cricket, Stunt

Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools

NYC Department of Education: MySchools

Contact & Location

Location

143-10 Springfield Boulevard
Queens NY 11413

Buses: Q3, Q77, Q85


Contact

Principal: Avionne Gumbs Cummings

Parent Coordinator: Abigail Hooper

Phone: 718-712-2304

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the Springfield Gardens Educational Campus with three other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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