Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is a New York City public specialized high school operated by the New York City Department of Education specializing in mathematics and science. It admits students based only on their scores on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test.
Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School For The Sciences At York College ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is 0.35, 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
#270 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
80%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
5%
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
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 is ranked #270 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Queens High School For The Sciences At York College?
498 students attend Queens High School For The Sciences At York College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Queens High School For The Sciences At York College students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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