Queens Preparatory Academy (29Q248)

143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413, Queens
Phone: 718-712-2304
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
School Website: https://www.queensprepacademy.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q248/
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School Leader: Avionne Gumbs (agumbs4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Abigail Hooper (ahooper@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Labony Khan (lkhan10@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Lashanna Edwards (ledwards16@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tashia Chin (tchin5@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lashanna Edwards (ledwards16@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Queens Preparatory Academy is committed to providing our scholars with a competitive 21st century curriculum to prepare every scholar for college and careers. Our scholars, through our project/problem based teaching method experience learning academics via real-world applications to hone their skills in problem solving, critical thinking, research , collaboration, written and oral communication, presentation, coding and technology. All 9th grade scholars take our Start-Up Tech elective course where they learn basic entrepreneurship, research and develop an app to address a community issue, and present their app to peers, and professionals. Our scholars can continue with an Entrepreneurship track or computer programming/engineering track. Our Computer programming and engineering track engages and explores curriculum and careers in cybersecurity, climate action, advanced manufacturing and robotics. We thoughtfully engage our scholars on the burning question, "What career will I choose and how do I get there?" through our 3-year career readiness curriculum where our scholars examine career pathways and construct a career-plan and portfolio. 11th and 12th grade scholars partake in internship and mentoring opportunities with professionals. Our scholars also have an avenue to develop their self-expression, talent, interpersonal and intra-personal skills through our advisory, enrichment courses, after-school arts program and leadership opportunities.

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Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 66%

Academic Highlights: Queensborough Community College (QCC) Cybersecurity Analyst College Now Courses, Computer Science Programming - Python, Java, HTML courses leading to industry certification, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst), Career Exploration, Mentoring programs, career-shadowing, Internships in S.T.E.A.M., NFTE Courses in Entrepreneurship and Start-up Tech

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP 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 Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
AutoCad Architecture Drawing, Brotherhood and Sisterhood Leadership Groups, Film & Video Editing Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Journalism Club, LatinX Club., Media Arts, Modern Band, Mouse Tech Squad, QPA Lit Journalism Website Publication, Student Advisory Council
Art
Queens Preparatory Academy is a high school located on the Springfield Gardens Educational Campus with an emphasis on Cybersecurity and Entrepreneurship. For many years, QPA students have been fortunate to be exposed to both visual arts and music. Students' art adorn our halls throughout the year to celebrate their talents and new learnings. Our band welcomes guests to our celebratory events and hosts a Winter Concert and a spring concert on the lawn. The Queens Preparatory Academy community is looking forward to the construction of the digital arts studio during the 2024-2025 school year for our dance program.
Programs
Cybersecurity Analyst Tech(Q04A)
Computer Science & Technology

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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:25 / 42 (0.60)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 8 (1.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 6.52
Offers
Cosmetology and Buisness Management(Q04B)
Business, Cosmetology

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.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 28 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 6 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Entrepreneurial Tech(Q04R)
Science & Math

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.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:23 / 42 (0.55)38 / 50 (0.76)
SWD applicants/seats:6 / 8 (0.75)6 / 10 (0.60)
Rank Avg: 6.13
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
290
247
230
    Grade 12 Students
60
63
56
    Grade 11 Students
81
62
70
    Grade 10 Students
63
65
55
    Grade 9 Students
86
57
49
Avg. Class Size
25.7
23.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 43 / 3
<5 / 27 / 3
<5 / 17 / 5
Attendance %
85%
81%
80%
Graduation %
76%
88%
87%
College %
35%
51%
53%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
383 (62) / 100
0
355 (44) / 60
0
326 / 108
68
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.86%
Academic Engagement 
  68.54%
Safety 
  71.13%
Bully Prevention 
  63.63%
Inclusivity 
  86.60%
Mental Support 
  70.22%
Environment 
  66.38%
Post-School Support 
  83.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  67.60%
School Satisfaction 
  57.00%
Student Behavior 
  51.75%
Student Support 
  80.14%
School Leadership 
  46.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.67%
Instructional Development 
  59.70%
Post-School Support 
  96.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  86.56%
Teacher Support 
  88.71%
Safety 
  88.33%
School Community 
  75.00%
School Leadership 
  93.63%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  80.00%

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. %
  77.90%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  64
Impact Score
  0.36
Performance Score
  0.36
College Aptitude
CCR
  33.20%
SAT Math
  413
SAT R/W
  419
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.20%
4-Year College 34.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 40.80%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 67.90%
Female 32.10%
English Language Learners:
  16.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.10%
Black 74.80%
Hispanic 16.90%
White 2.10%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 33.30%
White 27.80%
Other 38.90%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.40%
Students with SETSS
  1.00%
Students with ICT
  9.30%
Students with SC
  5.90%
Has all programs
  84.00%
Has all services
  75.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  25.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  68.4
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  80.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services32 (86%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class17 (77%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services25 (68%)N/A (N/A)12 (32%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (80%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (20%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (85%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (15%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (41%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned10 (59%)

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)
Regents English
  57
Regents US Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  55
ELL Progress
  89
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