The Young Women's Leadership School of Queens is a public girls' high school and middle school located in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. The school is administered by the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 536 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership School-queens ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School-queens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership School-queens's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower.
School Rankings
Young Women's Leadership School-queens ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership School-queens is 0.70, 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
#1388 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
30%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Women's Leadership School-queens's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens is ranked #1388 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Women's Leadership School-queens often compared to?
Young Women's Leadership School-queensis often viewed alongside schools like Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School-queens?
The graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership School-queens is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School-queens?
536 students attend Young Women's Leadership School-queens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Young Women's Leadership School-queens students are Asian, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership School-queens?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership School-queens offer ?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Women's Leadership School-queens part of?
Young Women's Leadership School-queens is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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