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Curriculum Night

September 26th 2024, Excelsior is hosting a Curriculum Night online from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.To join us…
QSHS Collective

QSHS Scholars Collective

As part of Superintendent Van-Ess effort to empower student voice and leadership within Queens South High Sschools, they are looking to recruit at least 2 students from each school to join Scholars Collective. Together, scholars will work to develop suggestions and solutions that can be put into practice within QSHS.
Springfield Gardens Dad Take Your Child To School Day Sep 18th 2024

Dad's Take Your Child To School Day

Springfield Gardens Educational Campus is hosting a Dad's Take Your Child To School Day onSeptember 18th 2024. Join us from 7:45am-9:00am for
EPHS 20th Anniversary Celebration

EPHS 20th Anniversary Celebration

Excelsior Preparatory High School was founded in 2004 by Derek Jones, under the Bill and Melinda Gates ISA fund. We have grown and see our successes in the students that have become succesful adults. Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us on ...
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AP Exam fees

At Excelsior Prep, all students scheduled for AP classes also take the AP Exam at no cost. Students who are (1) Absent, (2) Registers Late, or (3) Cancels, are responsible for those fees ...
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

Principal Orji's September 2023 Message

Excelsior Prep High School Principal Rodney Orji's September 2023 message to the school community.
College conversation between students
teacher and student reading on a computer screen
Principal O and students in green
3 student doing group work in chemistry at a table