The Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences is a public high school in Glen Oaks, New York, United States.
Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences's student population of 831 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
School Motto
Different By Design
School Rankings
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3467 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
45%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is ranked #3467 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences?
The graduation rate of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences?
831 students attend Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences offer ?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences part of?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
In what neighborhood is Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences located?
Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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