Pathways College Preparatory School: A College Board School (29Q259)

109-89 204 Street, Queens, NY 11412, Queens
Phone: 718-454-4957
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
School Website: https://pathwaysprep.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q259/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Sylvan Haseley (shasele@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Patrick Freeman (pfreeman4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Sutanya Skeffrey (sskeffrey@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Sutanya Skeffrey (sskeffrey@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jean Williamson (jwilliamson3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jessica Pettenato (jpettenato@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Pathways College Preparatory School is an Early College Secondary School. We are a family oriented community that prides ourselves on educating the mind, body, and soul of each of our students in preparation for entrance into and success in college and/or a career. Through rigorous course work and exposure to real world experiences, students gain the necessary skills to compete with their peers across the nation and the world.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 80%

Academic Highlights: Career Exploration: CDOS, College Access For All, TOP Career Training Program, Transition Support Services, Restorative Justice School: Advisory program based on restorative practices, Performing Arts: Choir, Dance Company, Drumline, Cheer, Step Team, Theater, Steel Drum Band, College Courses Offered in Grades 9-12 Through the Following Partners: Adelphi University, Farmingdale State College, Queens College, Syracuse University, University of Albany, Bronx Community College, Ed Equity Labs, Student Support: Family Wellness Center, College Counseling, Mentoring Program, Regents Prep, PLANTERS Tutoring, Blended Learning, Edmentum, SAT Prep

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Global History (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Double Dutch
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Running, Step
Clubs
3D Printing and Cyber Security, Anime Club, Cheer, Dance Company, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), House System, Steel Drum Band, Step, Yearbook
Art
Pathways College Preparatory is a 6th-12th grade school located in St. Albans, Queens. Most students are enrolled in arts classes: music, dance, and theater. The art classes meet 2-3 times a week. Music, dance, and theater classes put on three large shows a year. All students are involved in the shows in some way, with the majority of them on stage. Music classes are performance based and centered on a modern band curriculum. Steel pans are also combined with the traditional guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Multiple types (drum set, African, Latin, drum line), of percussion are taught. Vocal music is performed as well. Dance classes are performance based and centered on ballet and modern genres. Classes perform by grade level, with one combined class. Theater classes are performance and production based. Classes perform a combination of classic and original material.
Programs
Pathways College Preparatory School(Q09R)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Students will engage in a rigorous academic program, complete all requirements for a Regents diploma. Students are exposed to various leadership and real world experiences to ensure they are college ready. 9th grade-qualified students will enroll in college courses onsite at Pathways. 12th grade-qualifying students will take courses off site at Adelphi University. Upon graduation students will have accumulated a minimum of 12 college credits.

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) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:82 / 85 (0.96)85 / 85 (1.00)
SWD applicants/seats:21 / 17 (1.24)16 / 17 (0.94)
Rank Avg: 4.59
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Pathways Associate Degree Track(Q09S)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Students will engage in a rigorous early college program while being exposed to various leadership and real world experiences. Students will have the opportunity to earn up to 62 college credits. Those completing the program and meeting all requirements will have the opportunity to earn an Associates Degree through SUNY Farmingdale State College.

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:36 / 70 (0.51)29 / 70 (0.41)
SWD applicants/seats:6 / 14 (0.43)5 / 14 (0.36)
Rank Avg: 5.52
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
406
366
352
    Grade 12 Students
74
78
83
    Grade 11 Students
92
75
85
    Grade 10 Students
108
94
80
    Grade 9 Students
132
119
104
Avg. Class Size
24.5
23.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 15 / 2
0 / 16 / 8
0 / 43 / 17
Attendance %
95%
95%
91%
Graduation %
97%
99%
96%
College %
74%
67%
80%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
440 (145) / 186
167
373 (135) / 186
203
321 / 1868
178

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.71%
Academic Engagement 
  64.46%
Safety 
  68.13%
Bully Prevention 
  53.13%
Inclusivity 
  82.60%
Mental Support 
  66.89%
Environment 
  59.88%
Post-School Support 
  79.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.40%
School Satisfaction 
  72.83%
Student Behavior 
  53.50%
Student Support 
  84.57%
School Leadership 
  58.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  65.33%
Instructional Development 
  82.46%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
Family Responses
Education 
  85.67%
Teacher Support 
  81.57%
Safety 
  88.67%
School Community 
  72.89%
School Leadership 
  88.63%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  82.33%

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. %
  97.10%
CC Regents
  68
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.68
Performance Score
  0.65
College Aptitude
CCR
  58.90%
SAT Math
  450
SAT R/W
  465
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.50%
4-Year College 45.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.20%
Unknown 29.70%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 45.30%
Female 54.70%
English Language Learners:
  3.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  62.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 8.10%
Black 72.70%
Hispanic 12.20%
White 0.80%
Other 6.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 52.90%
White 31.40%
Other 15.70%

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
  17.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  10.60%
Students with SC
  2.70%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  70
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  82.33%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services80 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class26 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Occupational Therapy12 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (86%)
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
  63

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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