Christ the King H.S. is a Catholic high school dedicated to creating an atmosphere in which all members of the student body can attain a high level of achievement based upon their unique abilities and relationship with God.
Christ the King is an independent, co-educational Catholic H.S. with a four-year college preparatory curriculum. Located in Middle Village, Queens, Christ the King draws students from all areas of the city. The school is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Known for its nationally ranked athletic programs, Christ the King has reached a level of academic distinction making it one of the most sought-after private high schools in New York City. Each year, its students achieve academic excellence that results in millions of dollars of college scholarships. Christ the King’s dedicated teachers and support staff have demonstrated the knowledge and commitment to make its academic program second to none.
The curriculum offerings are designed to allow each student the opportunity to maximize his or her potential. Course offerings include:
English: English 9, American Literature, British Literature. Seniors may choose from AP English, Humanities Public Speaking/Creative Writing and World Literature.
Mathematics: Common Core: Algebra; Common Core: Geometry; Algebra II/ Trigonometry; Algebra II. Electives include: Math 12, Statistics, Pre-calculus, and AP Calculus.
Science: Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics. Additional courses are offered in: Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science, AP Biology, and a mentoring program in Advanced Research.
Social Studies: Global History and Geography I and II, U.S. History and Government, Government and Economics in addition to AP World History, AP US History and AP US Government and Politics. Electives include: Psychology, Sports Psychology.
Religion: Catholic Foundations I and II, Hebrew and Christian Scriptures and the Christian Way of Life. Community service is required of all sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Foreign Language: Four-year sequences are offered in American Sign Language, Italian, Latin and Spanish. Up to six transferable college credits from St. John’s University can be granted in American Sign Language, Italian and Spanish.
Technology: Students can enroll in advanced technical programs, ranging from intermediate computer science to the IT Academy for two years, beginning in their sophomore year and continuing until graduation. The Academy Program is integrated into the regular academic class schedule as an elective course. Upon completion, students may take Microsoft Certification exams.
Arts: Freshmen may choose from Band, Chorus, Dance, Studio in Art, or Theatre Arts. Electives include: Advanced Band, Concert Chorus, Intermediate and Advanced Dance, Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Theatre Arts and Broadcasting.
Christ the King also offers an Honors track for ninth through 12th graders, as well as the opportunity for juniors and seniors who excel to participate in St. John University’s H.S. Extension Program.
Students have a wide array of award-winning clubs and activities, including its math and speech and debate teams, which have consistently ranked within the top-place winners amongst hundreds of high schools across the state. Students can choose to join clubs and activities such as Art, Book, Broadcasting, Chess, Dance, Drum Corps, Journalism, Marching Band, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Prevention Leadership, Student Government, Theatre Arts, Video-Yearbook, Yearbook, Robotics Club and Movie Club.
Christ the King H.S. has a nationally renowned sports program including: basketball, baseball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, handball, soccer, step, track and volleyball.
Christ the King H.S. students have scored as high as the 99th percentile on recent SATs and have gone to nationally ranked colleges and universities, such as MIT, Pennsylvania State, Duke, Georgetown, NYU, St. John’s, Howard, Adelphi, Hofstra, Fordham, St. Francis, Pace, Skidmore, Boston College, The Macaulay Honors Program at CUNY, University of Connecticut and elite U.S. Military Academies, such as West Point and the Air Force Academy.
Christ the King stands committed to offering its students a safe environment, an excellent education, a place to learn personal responsibility, an opportunity to build a strong body as well as a sharp mind, the challenge of competition in a first-class sports program and a home that places a premium on spiritual growth.
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