Is Queens High School For The Sciences At York College a good school?

Yes! Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10 th of 1242 New York high schools.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 498 students attended Queens High School For The Sciences At York College.

What is the racial makeup of Queens High School For The Sciences At York College?

Students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College are 80% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Summary:

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is a public high school serving 520 students in grades 9-12 in Jamaica, NY, which is part of the New York City Geographic District #28.

This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 10-12 high schools in New York state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 100% proficiency in Regents/Common Core exams across multiple subjects, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population includes strong representation across different racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds, which is not as evident in nearby schools like Young Women's Leadership School-Queens and Hillcrest High School. However, the school faces challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which is also a concern for some nearby schools.

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College has a relatively high per-student spending compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance. The school's student-teacher ratio is also within a reasonable range, supporting its ability to provide personalized attention to students. Overall, this school stands out as an exceptional public high school, with a diverse student population, exceptional academic performance, and a strong commitment to providing quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

94-50 159th St
Jamaica, NY 11433

(718) 657-3181

District: New York City Geographic District #28

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,450

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

79.7%

Hispanic:

7.4%

White:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Queens High School For The Sciences At York College ranks better than 99.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 14 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #28! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (79.7%), Hispanic (7.4%), White (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is 17.4. 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Queens High School For The Sciences At York College employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is $12,450, which is the lowest among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #28!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College:

SchoolDigger ranks Queens High School For The Sciences At York College 10^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Queens High School For The Sciences At York College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #28:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #28 429^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

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Rank History for all students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	71.83	134^th	935	85.7%
2006	79.04	19^th	986	98.1%
2007	79.11	21^st	1002	97.9%
2008	78.12	33^rd	1027	96.8%
2009	81.60	7^th	1086	99.4%
2010	84.59	1^st	1117	99.9%
2011	83.82	5^th	1165	99.6%
2012	86.02	4^th	1198	99.7%
2013	86.92	6^th	1217	99.5%
2014	87.42	9^th	1237	99.3%
2015	88.08	12^th	1255	99.0%
2016	91.50	7^th	1255	99.4%
2017	91.79	5^th	1221	99.6%
2018	87.77	1^st	1210	99.9%
2019	87.12	3^rd	1207	99.8%
2022	88.44	11^th	1190	99.1%
2023	89.39	10^th	1228	99.2%
2024	88.56	10^th	1242	99.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.60	11^th	157	93.0%
2019	78.64	16^th	165	90.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.99	1^st	1154	99.9%
2019	90.29	4^th	1179	99.7%
2022	91.80	6^th	1101	99.5%
2023	92.56	5^th	1155	99.6%
2024	91.28	7^th	1170	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	86.92	1^st	1176	99.9%
2019	85.98	5^th	1193	99.6%
2022	87.98	10^th	1155	99.1%
2023	89.77	6^th	1197	99.5%
2024	87.79	12^th	1219	99.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	87.31	1^st	1176	99.9%
2019	86.57	4^th	1190	99.7%
2022	87.86	10^th	1154	99.1%
2023	88.39	16^th	1191	98.7%
2024	87.92	10^th	1211	99.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	80.86	12^th	426	97.2%
2019	78.91	19^th	447	95.7%
2022	79.78	24^th	386	93.8%
2023	81.98	12^th	424	97.2%
2024	81.96	2^nd	426	99.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	94.92	5^th	690	99.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.82	9^th	791	98.9%
2022	95.02	1^st	760	99.9%
2023	94.46	4^th	851	99.5%
2024	92.59	10^th	865	98.8%

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Rank History for White students at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.11	3^rd	765	99.6%
2019	83.80	1^st	793	99.9%
2022	89.47	1^st	738	99.9%
2023	87.84	1^st	776	99.9%
2024	83.84	10^th	781	98.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	12	31	46	14	0	n/a	n/a	103
2003	12	31	46	14	0	n/a	n/a	103
2004	25	56	101	24	0	n/a	n/a	206
2005	28	62	164	34	0	n/a	n/a	288
2006	38	74	226	38	0	n/a	n/a	376
2007	42	74	227	40	0	n/a	n/a	383
2008	47	63	227	34	0	n/a	n/a	371
2009	50	57	261	36	0	n/a	n/a	404
2010	41	60	275	39	0	n/a	n/a	415
2011	36	47	290	34	1	0	0	408
2012	28	44	310	33	1	1	1	418
2013	24	34	288	37	2	4	10	399
2014	28	28	312	42	3	0	6	419
2015	26	30	322	45	2	0	1	426
2016	30	22	333	44	3	0	2	434
2017	27	25	364	32	3	2	11	464
2018	28	21	381	20	3	2	19	474
2019	29	15	387	19	2	2	21	475
2020	20	19	395	19	1	2	24	480
2021	23	17	423	20	2	4	23	512
2022	26	17	437	26	2	9	3	520
2023	27	16	425	32	6	9	5	520
2024	26	15	397	37	8	8	7	498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	103	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	103	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	206	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	288	n/a	n/a	0
2006	376	22.0	17.1	23.7
2007	383	26.4	14.5	42.6
2008	371	23.8	15.6	42.6
2009	404	24.2	16.7	60.4
2010	415	22.6	18.3	n/a
2011	408	24.3	16.7	60.5
2012	418	23.6	17.7	53.3
2013	399	22.0	18.1	53.1
2014	419	23.8	17.6	61.3
2015	426	24.0	17.7	64.6
2016	434	24.0	18.0	65.2
2017	464	26.0	17.8	63.1
2018	474	24.8	19.1	63.3
2019	475	27.0	17.5	60.8
2020	480	26.1	18.3	61.9
2021	512	26.6	19.2	61.5
2022	520	32.1	16.1	65.4
2023	520	29.8	17.4	65.4
2024	498	28.6	17.4	65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	103	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	103	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	206	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	288	n/a	n/a	0
2006	376	22.0	17.1	23.7
2007	383	26.4	14.5	42.6
2008	371	23.8	15.6	42.6
2009	404	24.2	16.7	60.4
2010	415	22.6	18.3	n/a
2011	408	24.3	16.7	60.5
2012	418	23.6	17.7	53.3
2013	399	22.0	18.1	53.1
2014	419	23.8	17.6	61.3
2015	426	24.0	17.7	64.6
2016	434	24.0	18.0	65.2
2017	464	26.0	17.8	63.1
2018	474	24.8	19.1	63.3
2019	475	27.0	17.5	60.8
2020	480	26.1	18.3	61.9
2021	512	26.6	19.2	61.5
2022	520	32.1	16.1	65.4
2023	520	29.8	17.4	65.4
2024	498	28.6	17.4	65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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