94-50 159th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 1%
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College serves 512 students in grades 9-12.
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College placed in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College's student population of 512 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is ranked within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
83%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
28%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
5%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.31
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Queens High School For The Sciences At York College's ranking?

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥95% 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 High School For The Sciences At York College?

The graduation rate of Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.

How many students attend Queens High School For The Sciences At York College?

512 students attend Queens High School For The Sciences At York College.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Queens High School For The Sciences At York College students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens High School For The Sciences At York College?

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does Queens High School For The Sciences At York College offer ?

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Queens High School For The Sciences At York College part of?

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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