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Incoming Student Orientation

Welcome to the Excelsior family! “It takes a village to raise a child” and we are a learning community. Let’s meet face to face August 8th …
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2024 Summer School

If your child has failed classes, they have not acquired enough credits. In order to earn sufficient credits that are necessary for your child’s timely graduation, they have been programmed to attend summer school classes. Classes are taking place Monday through Thursday from 8AM to 1PM starting on July 8th and continuing throughout the summer until August Regents exams.
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2024-25 Majors Selection

Programming has begun for the 2024-25 school year. All rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders must complete the Majors Selection Form by Wednesday June 26th. If you do not select a major, one will be chosen for you and you will NOT be able to change your major.
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Campus Wide Town Hall

Let's talk about the upcoming changes, on Wednesday March 27th at 7:00pm. This is a virtual meeting on the Zoom platform.
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.
Superintendent Dr. Van-Ess and Principal Rodney A Orji meet and greet
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