Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (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 and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 521 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is 0.71, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences?
521 students attend Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 521 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
