Benjamin N Cardozo High School

57-00 223rd St
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 3,273 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Benjamin N Cardozo High School's student population of 3,273 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 189 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,273 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
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School Rankings

Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin N Cardozo High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#217 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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91%
55%
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93%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
41%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
29%
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Black
21%
16%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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93%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin N Cardozo High School's ranking?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School is ranked #217 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Benjamin N Cardozo High School often compared to?
Benjamin N Cardozo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Lewis High School, Bayside High School, Townsend Harris High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
The graduation rate of Benjamin N Cardozo High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
3,273 students attend Benjamin N Cardozo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Benjamin N Cardozo High School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin N Cardozo High School offer ?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin N Cardozo High School part of?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.

School Reviews

5   6/24/2013
The programs offered are what my child needs, ie. music and art extracurricular activities and I believe these programs are useful for her future
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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