Serving 692 students in grades 6-12, Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary 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 Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
48%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School's ranking?
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School is ranked #312 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School?
692 students attend Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School?
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School offer ?
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School part of?
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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