Queens Preparatory Academy: admissions and school facts
Queens Preparatory Academy (DBN 29Q248) is a New York City public high school in Springfield Gardens North, Queens with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 806 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 78% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 806
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 78%
- College and career rate
- 58%
- Students
- 305
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q04A
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
42 seats · 25 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q04B
Focus: Business, Cosmetology
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
28 seats · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q04R
Focus: Science & Math
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
42 seats · 23 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
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...
Courses and languages
AP courses (6): Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Seminar, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
Co-ed: Cricket, Stunt
Clubs: AutoCad Architecture Drawing, Media Arts, Brotherhood and Sisterhood Leadership Groups, Student Advisory Council, Journalism Club, QPA Lit Journalism Website Publication, Modern Band, Film & Video Editing Club, Mouse Tech Squad, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), LatinX Club
Students
- Girls
- 41%
- English language learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Economic need index
- 77%
- Asian
- 8%
- Black
- 69%
- Hispanic
- 17%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 3%
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
- 82%
- Rigorous instruction
- 52%
- Supportive environment
- 54%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413
- Neighborhood
- Springfield Gardens North
- Bus
- Q3, Q77, Q85
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 2:30 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Queens Preparatory Academy?
Queens Preparatory Academy admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Queens Preparatory Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Queens Preparatory Academy?
The average SAT was 806 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 Preparatory Academy?
78% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 58% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Queens Preparatory Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens. Bus: Q3, Q77, Q85.
Other high schools nearby
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