Queens Transition Center serves 461 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Queens Transition Center's student population of 461 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Queens Transition Center is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
35%
31%
Black
35%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Queens Transition Center often compared to?
Queens Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Jr School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Queens Transition Center?
461 students attend Queens Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Queens Transition Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queens Transition Center?
Queens Transition Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Transition Center offer ?
Queens Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens Transition Center part of?
Queens Transition Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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