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The Kew-forest School

11917 Union Tpke, Forest Hills, NY, 11375-0113 -

School Notes Overview:

Kew-Forest is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school for students in grades Pre-K-12. All graduates are expected to go on to college, and for that reason, the school's programs emphasize the traditional values in education that will provide a foundation for post-secondary work. The mission of The Kew-Forest School is to provide an academically challenging college-preparatory education to a culturally diverse community in a structured, caring environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their individual potential and strive for personal integrity and respect for others....

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School Overview:

	The Kew-forest School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1918
County	Queens County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	247 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	44%	22%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 7 students
	Kind - 12 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 19 students
	Grade 3 - 12 students
	Grade 4 - 13 students
	Grade 5 - 13 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 15 students
	Grade 8 - 27 students
	Grade 9 - 15 students
	Grade 10 - 30 students
	Grade 11 - 24 students
	Grade 12 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	37 teachers
Average Class Size	14
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	Dec. 14 / rolling
Sport
Total Sports Offered	4
	Sports
	Basketball	Soccer
	Tennis	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	13
	Extracurriculars
	Chemistry Club	Community Service
	Dissection Club	Drama Club
	Film Club	Foreign Language Clubs
	Girls' Choir	MockTrial
	Model UN	Newspaper
	Peer Counseling	Student Council
	Yearbook

School Notes:

Kew-Forest is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school for students in grades Pre-K-12. All graduates are expected to go on to college, and for that reason, the school's programs emphasize the traditional values in education that will provide a foundation for post-secondary work. The mission of The Kew-Forest School is to provide an academically challenging college-preparatory education to a culturally diverse community in a structured, caring environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their individual potential and strive for personal integrity and respect for others.
Profile last updated: 11/09/2009

In the News:

LIVING IN FOREST HILLS: Suburban living in the city (Queens Courier)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 11:40:16 am
Some described it as a suburb in a city. Others talked about the rich history of the neighborhood that goes back more than 100 years. Some spoke about the quality schools and recreational opportunities at the beautiful parks. Still others talked about the diverse business community and fabulous group of restaurants.
Rys going to the NCAA Championships (Queens Courier)
posted on May 20, 2009 at 01:59:39 pm
Ten days after the biggest tennis match of her life, 10 days before another that will be even bigger, Paulina Rys is spending Tuesday, April 28, watching television. This TV session is no break for the Forest Hills resident, however: Eyes fixed on ESPN, she’s ready to learn what her team will be seeded in the NCAA Women’s Championship that starts May 8.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11375)	School Zip (11375)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	70,204 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	55%	32%
Population Average Age	42 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$51,350	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.4 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	40% / 60%	41% / 59%