Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks in the top 50% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
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 and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is 0.74, which is more 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
#1898 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences's ranking?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is ranked #1898 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences often compared to?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Bayside High School, Benjamin N Cardozo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences?
The graduation rate of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences?
514 students attend Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences students are Asian, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences offer ?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences part of?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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