BENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL

Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, located in Bayside, Queens, is a large, highly regarded public secondary school known for its commitment to academic excellence and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. Serving a broad student body, the school is frequently recognized for its competitive college preparatory programs and its success in placing students into top-tier universities. Cardozo offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors programs, and a wide variety of electives, allowing students to tailor their education to their personal interests and career goals.

Beyond the classroom, Cardozo is widely celebrated for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly its award-winning programs in arts, athletics, and robotics. The school hosts a variety of specialized academies—such as the Law, Humanities, and Science Research programs—that provide students with hands-on experience and professional-level preparation. With a strong focus on fostering a supportive community, Benjamin N. Cardozo High School remains a cornerstone of the Bayside neighborhood, consistently striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the development of well-rounded, community-minded students.

57-00 223RD ST
BAYSIDE, NY 11361
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BENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BAYSIDE, NY with about 3,712 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
3,712
Teachers:
164.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 3,712 students

Asian
42.0%
Black or African American
22.0%
Hispanic/Latino
20.4%
White
13.7%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.