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PTA Meeting

September PTA

The first PTA Meeting of the 2024-25 school year will be in-person. Join us on Tuesday September 10th at 6:00pm in Room 329.
OMNY flyer

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!
Military insignias

Military Opt-Out Letters

Federal law requires the NYC Department of Education to provide: the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and DOE student email addresses of 11th and 12th grade students to military recruiters who request this information. Parents of high school students under the age of 18 and students who are 18 years of age and older may opt-out of releasing information to the military and/or institutions of higher learning. For further information
Street sign labeled with degree choices

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.
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.
Art teacher Mrs. S
student checking his google classroom
Principal Orji being commended by Nick Canon Community Foundation
students planning a new club