Our Mission

CQA’s mission is to prepare students for success in education, the workforce, and the community through a school that integrates literacy, standards-based academics and culturally responsive supportive services.

The school lays the foundation for students to attend the high school of their choice, and go on to excel in and complete college.

Announcing CQA II
Opening 2024!

CQA II will open in August 2024 with Kindergarten and first grade and we'll expand by one grade each year thereafter.

At full-scale, over time, CQA II will offer 900 total public school seats to the community. This is in addition to the 900 total students our current CQA I elementary and middle schools will serve.

Our Impact

3x

Outstanding Academic Instruction

Our focus on literacy allows our scholars to learn faster and expand what they know. We especially see this in our English Language Learner scholars. Through personalized and targeted teaching, they reach proficiency in English within an average of 3 years instead of the 9 years it takes NYCDOE public school students.

20%

Scholars attend specialized & high performing high schools

Some of those schools include:

  • Stuyvesant High School

  • Bronx High School

  • Brooklyn Technical High School

  • Manhattan Hunter High School

  • Townsend Harris

  • Collegiate School

On average each year, 75% of 8th grade scholars are accepted to one of their top 5 high schools of choice.

2x

Rewards school award recipient for outstanding academic performance

CQA was twice awarded the Rewards School recognition by the New York State Education Department for academic excellence. CQA is the top performing charter middle school in Queens.

Join Us

 

Apply to our Schools

The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 school year was April 1. Applications received after that date are added to our wait list and families will be notified should a seat become available.

JOIN OUR TEAM

CQA is growing! Join our team of incredible administrators, teachers, and support staff. Submit your resume now!


Make a Donation

Support CQA’s mission and scholars by making a donation today.