Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity's student population of 162 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
51%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
The graduation rate of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is 10%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
162 students attend Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity offer ?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity part of?
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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