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Veritas Academy

DBN 25Q240  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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At Veritas Academy, you will learn about the values of truth, dignity, and humanity. Dedicated staff members will help you reach your full potential by learning about your individual aspirations and strengths. Through disciplined study, you will collaborate with teachers to make connections between what you learn in the classroom and the real world. By participating in advanced-level learning opportunities, internships, and volunteer work, you will use your individuality and creativity to help others. At Veritas, we will work together so you can bring justice, respect, and equity to the human race.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Queens students or residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to Queens students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 74% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 74% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 391 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 35-01 Union Street, Flushing NY 11354 (40.764892, -73.826811)
    Subway 7 to Flushing – Main St
    Website www.theveritasacademy.com
    Graduation Rate 0.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 58.0%
    College Career Rate 0.0%
    Pct Stu Safe 81.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 410
    Attendance Rate 91.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 0
    SAT Math 0
    SAT Writing 0
    Total Enrollment 410
    Female 51.0% (211)
    Male 48.5% (199)
    White 12.2% (50)
    Asian 17.6% (72)
    Black 13.9% (57)
    Hispanic 52.2% (214)
    Other 4.1% (17)
    Academic Opportunities

    Athletics, Business and Entrepreneurship, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Graphic Arts, Humanities, Photography, Music, Journalism

    Law, Literary Arts, Media Studies, Medicine and Health Professions, Technological Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts

    Advisory, Independent Studies, AP, honors and accelerated courses, CUNY College Now

    Korean Bilingual Program and Cultural Studies, After-School Programs, SAT/ACT Prep Classes, and Latin and Greek Word Study

    Assistance with college and career portfolios, college applications, and college visits. Research-based thesis expected.

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English, AP Spanish, AP World History

    Bus

    Q12, Q13, Q15, Q15A, Q16, Q17, Q19, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q48, Q50, Q65, Q66, QM2, QM20, QM3

    Addtl Info1

    Community Service Expected; Internship Expected; Summer Orientation; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    Arista, Dance, Chorus, Community Service, Concert and Jazz Bands, Graphic Arts, Fashion Design, Visual Art, Math Society, Prom Committee, Student Government, Youth Development Program, Yearbook, Fitness and Sports Program

    School Sports

    Our school will participate in the sports offered by our campus which include Intramural Badminton and Ping-Pong.

    Programs
    • Veritas Academy
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro Q
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes French, Italian, Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Flushing
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name Flushing Educational Campus
        Building Code Q460
        Phone Number 718-888-7520
        Fax Number 718-888-7524
        School Email cquatrano@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 7:50am
        End Time 2:40pm
        Psal Sports Boys Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Girls Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description
        Codes Q51A
        Seats 10 Yes-30
        Primary Address Line 1 35-01 Union Street
        City Flushing
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.765
        Lng -73.827
        Zip 11,354
        # Grade 9 162
        # Grade 10 155
        # Grade 11 93
        # Grade 12 0
        ELA Takers 129
        ELA Level 1 27.9% (36)
        ELA Level 2 50.4% (65)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 21.7% (28)
        Math Takers 120
        Math Level 1 32.5% (39)
        Math Level 2 46.7% (56)
        Math Level 3 17.5% (21)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 20.8% (25)

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