JAMAICA GATEWAY TO THE SCIENCES
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (JGS), located in Jamaica, Queens, is a specialized public high school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a primary focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to prepare students for college and future careers in scientific fields by offering a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and hands-on laboratory experiences. By fostering a culture of academic inquiry, JGS seeks to bridge the gap between high school education and the demands of the modern scientific workforce.
In addition to its core academic program, the school prides itself on creating a supportive and structured learning community. JGS offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and partnerships that allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom, including opportunities for research and mentorship. Through its commitment to high standards and college readiness, Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences aims to empower a diverse student body to succeed in competitive post-secondary institutions and become proficient, innovative leaders in the global community.
JAMAICA, NY 11432
(718) 480-2689
http://www.jamaicagateway.org
JAMAICA GATEWAY TO THE SCIENCES is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 510 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:
- 510
- Teachers:
- 28.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 510 students
- Black or African American
- 36.9%
- Asian
- 36.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.9%
- White
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.7%
- 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.