Queens High School for Language Studies: admissions and school facts
Queens High School for Language Studies (DBN 25Q241) is a New York City public high school in Flushing, Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Language criteria. Its average SAT is 999 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 89% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 999
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 89%
- College and career rate
- 85%
- Students
- 413
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Language criteriaQ62A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
105 seats · 82 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Fifty percent (50%) of the incoming 9th graders will be English Proficient students and fifty percent (50%) Chinese (Mandarin)-speaking English Language Learners as per New York City Department of Education guidelines.
About the school
Queens HS for Language Studies is a committed, caring community of learners. Located in Flushing, Queens, we are a small, close-knit high school with the opportunities of a large campus. In addition to taking a challenging core curriculum, every student at QHSLS is learning language. Half our students are native-Chinese speakers learning English as a new language, and half are English-speakers learning Chinese as a world language throughout all four years of high school. All students are expected to achieve an Advanced Regents diploma, and with the support of dedicated teachers, counselors, and fellow classmates, our students are prepared for the next stage, confident in their academic skills and ready for success in college.
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin
AP courses (6): Biology, Calculus BC, Chinese Language and Culture, English Literature and Composition, Psychology, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: After School Tutoring (CPC), Key Club, Student Government, Chinese Student Association, Culture Club, Feminist Flight Club, Future Lawyers Club, Women in STEM Club, Math Club, Green Team, Game Club, Chinese Novel Club, Theater/Improv Club, K-Pop Dance Club, Badminton Club, Volleyball Club, Basketball Club, Billiards Club, Artists' Club, Finance Club, Pre-Med Society, Mindfulness, Newspaper, PSAL through Flushing Campus
Students
- Girls
- 52%
- English language learners
- 35%
- Students with disabilities
- 7%
- Economic need index
- 81%
- Asian
- 74%
- Black
- 3%
- Hispanic
- 21%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 86%
- Rigorous instruction
- 71%
- Supportive environment
- 70%
- Family and community ties
- 84%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 35-01 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354
- Neighborhood
- Flushing
- Subway
- 7 to Flushing-Main St
- Bus
- Q12, Q13, Q15, Q15A, Q16, Q17, Q19, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q48, Q50, Q65, Q66, QM20, QM3
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 3:08 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Queens High School for Language Studies?
Queens High School for Language Studies admits students through: Language criteria. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Queens High School for Language Studies?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Queens High School for Language Studies?
The average SAT was 999 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Queens High School for Language Studies?
89% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 85% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Queens High School for Language Studies and how do you get there?
The school is at 35-01 Union Street, Queens. Subway: 7 to Flushing-Main St. Bus: Q12, Q13, Q15, Q15A, Q16, Q17, Q19, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q48, Q50, Q65, Q66, QM20, QM3.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are