At a Glance
A high-demand high school where families report near-universal satisfaction but test scores trail district averages
Families who prioritize a supportive school culture with high parent and teacher trust over top test scores. Best for families who value a diverse student body, strong arts and sports programs, and a school with minimal disciplinary exclusion. Parents should verify current academic performance data directly with the school. The low PTA fundraising suggests limited volunteer resources, so families should be prepared to engage independently.
- Zero suspensions despite high-need population — a notably different approach to discipline
- 96% parent satisfaction with 98% trust in teachers and principal
- Teacher instruction quality rated 92% — above district average
- 16.7% admissions offer rate (675 applicants for 110 seats) — competitive for an unscreened school
- 90/100 program richness score with strong arts, sports, and extracurricular offerings
- Test scores not provided in this dataset — contact school directly for current academic data
- PTA fundraising is extremely low at $1 per student, well below the $50 district average
- 20% of students have IEPs — strong special education support may be a factor
- Lower neighborhood safety percentile may be a consideration for some families
- Attendance data not available for assessment
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 25
Veritas Academy sits in District 25, where peer schools like The Active Learning Elementary School score 92/100 and P.S. 079 Francis Lewis scores 90/100. Without test score data, it's difficult to rank Veritas among its peers, but the strong survey performance and zero suspensions suggest a positive school culture that families value. The high demand (675 applicants) indicates reputation is strong despite the lack of published academic metrics.
Test score data was not provided, but the school operates in District 25 where the average ELA proficiency is 65% and Math is 70%. Without published state test results for this year, parents should contact the school directly for current academic performance data. The school offers AP Courses, Humanities, and World Languages alongside ELL Support.
This is where Veritas Academy shines. Parents report 96% satisfaction—above the district average of 94%—and trust metrics are exceptional: 98% parent-teacher trust and 98% parent-principal trust. Teachers rate instruction quality at 92%, significantly above the district average of 90%. Teacher-principal trust sits at 86%, indicating strong leadership. Most notably, there were zero suspensions last year, compared to a 0.25% district average. This suggests a restorative or low-exclusion approach to discipline.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (68%), with 18% Asian, 8% Black, and 4% White. Twenty percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index is 74.5%—well above district averages—indicating a high-need population. The diversity index is 53%, reflecting a predominantly Hispanic student body. With 350 family survey responses (58% response rate), there's strong parent engagement, though PTA fundraising is minimal at $1 per student.
Flushing-Willets Point is a working-class neighborhood in Queens with significant immigrant families and a 20% poverty rate. Safety scores are low (30th percentile), though transit access is decent (63rd percentile). The area has a very high family density (82nd percentile) and strong health environment indicators, but higher crime density and collision rates. Median home values are $468,272, with only 25% homeownership.
The neighborhood is highly walkable with good transit options, though parents should be aware of safety considerations given the lower safety percentile ranking.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 350 families responded (58% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Veritas Academy a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Veritas Academy yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Flushing-Willets Point.
- What grades does Veritas Academy serve?
- Veritas Academy serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Veritas Academy?
- Veritas Academy admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
- Is Veritas Academy public, charter, or private?
- Veritas Academy is a public school in NYC Community School District 25.
- What neighborhood is Veritas Academy in?
- Veritas Academy is in Flushing-Willets Point, Queens.
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