GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES

George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences, located in Springfield Gardens, Queens, is a specialized public high school dedicated to providing students with a rigorous academic foundation centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to prepare students for college and careers in health, research, and scientific industries, often fostering partnerships with local universities and medical institutions to offer students hands-on learning experiences. By emphasizing inquiry-based instruction and scientific literacy, the curriculum aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and technical proficiency that students will need to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, inspired by the legacy of its namesake, George Washington Carver. The campus environment is structured to support a diverse student body through various extracurricular activities, laboratory opportunities, and mentorship programs. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and practical application, George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences strives to empower its students to become innovative problem-solvers and contributing members of the scientific community.

143-10 SPRINGFIELD BLVD
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES is a public Title I school in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY with about 462 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
462
Teachers:
28.67
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
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 462 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.8%
Asian
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Two or more races
1.5%
White
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

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.