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Spring 2025 College Now Application

Whether you have a college plan in mind or you’re just getting your feet wet with the college experience, there are many reasons to take college courses in high school. Take advantage of DUAL ENROLLMENT for FREE and register for Spring CUNY College Classes at Excelsior Prep today. The deadline is December 1st 2024.
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 ...
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MetroCard -> OMNY Card

Schools will distribute OMNY cards this Fall 2024. This will allow eligible students to get to and from school and school-related activities for free—and ride for free on weekends and all year, too!
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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.
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