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Interested in Law?

Join The Exploring Program at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office! This is your chance to learn about the many legal careers that exist right here in Queens! This program will include a chance to shadow Assistant District attorneys, and sessions with various legal professionals!
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2026-27 Student Technology Survey

Understanding the specific technology and devices your children rely on at home is critical for creating a fair, effective, and balanced learning environment.
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Uniforms?

Yes! Starting September 2026, Excelsior will have uniforms.
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Summer School 2026

Summer school is an opportunity, not a setback. Every class attended and every assignment completed brings students one step closer to educational goals. Attendance is mandatory for all students assigned.
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Town Hall

As we look ahead to next term, our school is moving toward a more focused academic structure. Continuing this shift invites us all to embrace that education is changing, and our teenagers cannot navigate these specialized pathways entirely on their own. Engage in the conversation on July 16th at 6:30pm.
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

2026 Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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Principal Orji being commended by Nick Canon Community Foundation
English teacher Ms. T
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