At a Glance
An alternative learning program in Sunnyside serving grades 6 through 12
Best suited for
Families seeking a non-traditional middle and high school path for a student who would thrive in a smaller, alternative setting — and who value Sunnyside's transit-rich location on the Queens-Manhattan border.
What stands out
- ALC designation — an alternative education model distinct from the district's zoned schools
- Wide grade span from 6 to 12 in a single program, unusual among Queens public schools
- Class size of 24.5 matches the district average, avoiding the overcrowding seen at many larger schools
- Sunny-side / Long Island City border location with three subway lines within a 10-minute walk
Things to consider
- Public outcome data on this program (proficiency, attendance, surveys, discipline) isn't included in this profile — ask the school directly for outcomes
- ALC programs are not zoned; enrollment is typically through a referral or application rather than automatic assignment
- Sunnyside's 21.7% homeownership rate means families wanting to buy may face a competitive, limited market
- As with any alternative program, the student body composition and culture can differ significantly from a typical comprehensive school — visits matter
Based on 2023-24 data
School SummaryDistrict 24
Listed within District 24, which also includes high-performing zoned schools like P.S. 007 (84/100) and CQA Charter (82/100), but as an ALC, this program serves a distinct population with a distinct mission and shouldn't be compared on the same axes.
Academics
The average class size here is 24.5 students — exactly matching the District 24 average — so students aren't crowded compared to peers. Without school-specific proficiency data in this profile, families should ask the program directly about academic outcomes, how progress is measured, and what support is available for students who enter behind or ahead of grade level.
Culture
No attendance, parent satisfaction, or discipline data for this program appears in this profile, so the day-to-day feel is best gauged through a school visit and direct conversation with staff. As an alternative learning program housed in Sunnyside, families should expect a smaller, more personalized setting than they'd find at a typical District 24 middle or high school — but the specifics of culture, discipline approach, and family engagement should come straight from the school.
Community
The Sunnyside neighborhood surrounding the program is a working- and middle-class community where median household income is $78,147 and 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Twelve percent of residents live in poverty, reflecting a real economic mix, while 17% of households include children — a clear signal of a family-friendly area. School-level demographic data isn't part of this profile, but the program is likely to draw from this education-focused, economically varied catchment.
Neighborhood
Sunnyside is a dense western Queens neighborhood dominated by renters — homeownership sits at just 21.7% — and a typical home is valued around $659,546. Median household income is $78,147 with 12% of residents in poverty, painting a picture of a stable, predominantly middle-income community. With 44.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, the neighborhood skews more educated than many parts of Queens, and 17% of households include children.
Three subway options are within reasonable walking distance: the 7 train at 33 St-Rawson St (about 7 minutes), the E, F, and R lines at Queens Plaza (about 10 minutes), and the G at Court Sq (about 10 minutes).
How to get in, step by step
Middle school (6th grade)
Middle school is one citywide application, made in 5th grade. We don't have R F Wagner Hs (ALC)'s program list, so read how each of its programs admits on MySchools before you rank it.
Middle school application
- Opened
- Wed, Oct 14
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 11
- Offers
- Wed, Apr 7
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the middle school application, in 5th grade.
- 2Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
High school (9th grade)
High school is one citywide application, made in 8th grade. We don't have R F Wagner Hs (ALC)'s program list, so read how each of its programs admits on MySchools before you rank it.
High school application
- Opened
- Tue, Oct 6
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 4
- Offers
- Wed, Mar 3
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the high school application, in 8th grade.
- 2Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
Open houses and tours
We haven’t seen open-house dates for this school yet.
From the MySchools admissions calendar, checked weekly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is R F Wagner Hs (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for R F Wagner Hs (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Sunnyside.
- What grades does R F Wagner Hs (ALC) serve?
- R F Wagner Hs (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is R F Wagner Hs (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- R F Wagner Hs (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 24.
- What neighborhood is R F Wagner Hs (ALC) in?
- R F Wagner Hs (ALC) is in Sunnyside, Queens.