Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences

Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences is a large high school in Queens, distinguished by its expansive 32-acre campus, which features an NCAA regulation sports complex and a modern College and Career Research Center. The school promotes a college preparatory curriculum, offering Advanced Placement courses and college-level classes, alongside a unique Teaching Institute Program that includes internships and college partnerships. It demonstrates strong outcomes with a four-year graduation rate of 92%, which is well above the citywide median, and a college enrollment rate of 76.2%, placing it at the 75th percentile for NYC schools. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, often highlighting supportive teachers and a welcoming school environment. The school is also recognized for its commitment to integrating special education students and fostering a sense of community through its small learning communities. However, academic performance is mixed; while students achieve strong pass rates in US History, Global History, and Languages Other Than English Regents, scores in Math and Science Regents are notably low. Student surveys indicate concerns regarding bullying, physical fights, drug use, and gang activity, suggesting challenges in school climate despite students generally feeling safe with safety agents. External evaluations have placed the school in the lower half of New York high schools.