Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences's student population of 387 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences is 0.57, 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
#2966 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
61%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences's ranking?
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences is ranked #2966 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences often compared to?
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Preparatory High School, Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences?
The graduation rate of George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences?
387 students attend George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences?
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences offer ?
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences part of?
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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