Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS): admissions and school facts
Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS) (DBN 30Q286) is a New York City public high school in Old Astoria, Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 973 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 100% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 973
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 100%
- College and career rate
- 89%
- Students
- 579
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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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.)Q56A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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.
68 seats · 135 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
The Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria opened in 2006 as part of a national network of college prep schools for young women. TYWLS nurtures the intellectual curiosity and creativity of young women by supporting the whole girl in order to maximize academic achievement, social and emotional well-being, and postsecondary success. Our school is established to include advisory, rigorous STEM, humanities, and arts opportunities in a 21st century learning environment. The Young Women's Leadership Network supports our school with a wide range of leadership programs. The College Bound Initiative (CBI) provides college access support with a full-time CBI college counselor who guides each student through the college application process.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (15): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Psychology, Seminar, Statistics, Studio Art - 2D, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs: Baking Club, Black Student Union, Computer Science Honor Society, Craft Club, Crochet Club, Debate Club, Digital Dance, Environmental Club, EZine Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Latine Club, Muslim Student Association (MSA), Music Performance Club, Namaste Club, Nintendo Switch Club, Philosophy Club, Safety Ambassador, Step Up, Student Council, Science, Scholars Club, TYWLS Turnip Satire Newspaper, Tibetan Awareness Club, Vocal Performance Club, Volunteer Club, Writing Club, PSAL Bowling, PSAL Table Tennis, PSAL Softball, PSAL Outdoor Track & Field, Polyglot Club
Students
- Girls
- 100%
- English language learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Economic need index
- 63%
- Asian
- 23%
- Black
- 6%
- Hispanic
- 45%
- White
- 22%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 90%
- Rigorous instruction
- 62%
- Supportive environment
- 52%
- Family and community ties
- 85%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 23-15 Newtown Avenue, Queens, NY 11102
- Neighborhood
- Old Astoria
- Subway
- N, Q to Astoria Blvd-Hoyt Av
- Bus
- M60-SBS, Q100, Q102, Q103, Q18, Q19, Q69
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS)?
Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS) 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 Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS)?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS)?
The average SAT was 973 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 Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS)?
100% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 89% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Young Women's Leadership School, Astoria (TYWLS) and how do you get there?
The school is at 23-15 Newtown Avenue, Queens. Subway: N, Q to Astoria Blvd-Hoyt Av. Bus: M60-SBS, Q100, Q102, Q103, Q18, Q19, Q69.
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