George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
Tel:
(718)525-6439
- George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences serves 483 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 483 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #168 out of 4,239 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 79% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #29 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences is Excelsior Preparatorty High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School (0.0 miles away)
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