QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE
QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 474 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 24 teachers, QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE (QHSS) is a highly competitive, specialized public high school located on the campus of York College in Jamaica, Queens. As one of New York City’s elite "screened" specialized schools, it focuses heavily on an intensive curriculum centered on mathematics and the sciences. Because of its partnership with York College, students are provided with a unique academic environment that often includes access to college-level resources, specialized research opportunities, and a rigorous college-preparatory atmosphere designed to challenge high-achieving students.
The school is widely recognized for its academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top high schools in both New York State and the nation. Beyond its STEM focus, the school cultivates a close-knit, disciplined community that emphasizes academic integrity and preparation for higher education. With its selective admissions process and commitment to rigorous coursework, QHSS serves as a premier destination for students pursuing careers in engineering, medicine, and scientific research, consistently producing graduates who move on to top-tier universities.
For more information, contact QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE at (718) 657-3181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAMAICA, NY 11451
(718) 657-3181
QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE is a public school in JAMAICA, NY with about 474 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
- Total Students:
- 474
- Teachers:
- 24.8
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 474 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE is predominantly Asian, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Asian
- 80.4%
- White
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.