Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School For The Sciences At York College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 Stats (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 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 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.
What is Queens High School For The Sciences At York College's ranking?
Queens High School For The Sciences At York College is ranked #101 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens High School For The Sciences At York College part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 498 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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