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Free and Low-Cost Internet Options

Accessibility and scope of online resources have fundamentally changed how students study, and teachers disseminate information. The internet has significantly changed how people learn.

Welcome Back Students

School year 2025-2026 begins 8:10am on Thursday September 4th 2025. Welcome Back Students!
August 2025 Regents Exams schedule

August Regents Exams

August 2025 Regents Exams are scheduled for Tuesday August 19th and Wednesday August 20th. This will be the last opportunity to take these exams in 2025.

Majors

All Students will be programmed for Majors in the 2025-2026 school year. Students, you must choose a major, or a major will be selected for you. Students will have to sign into ther nycstudents.net account to access the form.
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Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

Under the updated policy, Chancellor's Regulation A-413, students are not permitted to use personal internet-enabled electronic devices during the school day. This includes devices such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, and portable music and entertainment systems.
Principal Orji

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

Thank you for making Excelsior Preparatory High School a part of your educational journey. The experiences you will have are a combination of academics, athletics, the arts and social/emotional values that are specifically incorporated into our school community to enhance your overall foundation. It is important to learn to prioritize and maintain a balanced life that contributes to success and enjoyment of the fruits of your labor. These are skills that over your lifetime will help you to maintain your focus towards achieving your goals. Hard work, dedication and self-confidence will play significant roles in your ability to be successful.

Fast Facts

  • FutureReadyNYC School
  • 5 College Now Classes
  • ONLY school in Queens that offers a Capstone Diploma
  • 10 AP Classes
  • 20 PSAL Sport Teams
  • S.T.E.A.M. School
  • 16:1 Student Teacher Ratio
  • 1 of 179 PROSE Schools

EPHS Nov 2024 PTC Guidance department Pre-Recording

Excelsior Prep High School November 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences Guidance department pre-recording 00:00 How to read a NYCPS High School report card 02:48 Term Set-Up 03:34 How to read a NYCPS 9th grade transcript 08:47 How to read a NYCPS 12th grade transcript
Principal Orji being commended by Nick Canon Community Foundation
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Excelsior hallway
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