Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School is a school in the New York City borough of Queens which places emphasis on the health sciences. The school serves grades 6–12. Previously co-located in other school buildings, the school moved to its current building for the 2010–11 school year.
Serving 686 students in grades 6-12, Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Expecting the best. Nothing less.
School Rankings
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 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 0.67, 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
#699 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
51%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
23%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School's ranking?
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School is ranked #699 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School often compared to?
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York Early College Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School?
686 students attend Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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