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Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
9450 159th St,
Jamaica, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 28
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Lenneen Gibson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.82
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
C-
C-
C-
C-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.82
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
740
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
332:1
Student Diversity
Male
57.7%
Female
42.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
81.7%
Hispanic
6.2%
White
5.2%
Black
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
1.2%
Two or more races
1%
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School Rankings
#12
Niche Standout HS in New York
#26
Best College Prep Public HS in New York
#36
Best HS For Stem in New York
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
327 Students
Stony Brook University
265 Students
Columbia University
213 Students
Cornell University
191 Students
Boston University
174 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
173 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
116 Students
Northeastern University
104 Students
University of Pennsylvania
102 Students
Yale University
80 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
142 Students
Biology
109 Students
Business
80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
75 Students
Finance
56 Students
Psychology
49 Students
Computer Software Engineering
36 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
32 Students
Engineering
30 Students
Mechanical Engineering
28 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/17/2025
Overall, QHSS is very focused on the college readiness of students, pushing and encouraging them to do higher level courses.
9/20/2024
Though the school has access to the nearby York College campus, the actual school building is very small and is basically one floor. In terms of academics, the school offers and actually mandates many APs, as well as college courses. The school has a small student body and an 100% graduation rate.
8/30/2024
The experience here has been quite different to what I expected when I first enrolled. The population is around 500 and the class size is around 120, so everyone knows each other. I don't get to meet new or different people, its all the same. So it really isn't the high school experience compared to other larger high schools. However, the education is good, the math teacher here is loved by everyone.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/17/2018
Student body is strong and the leadership is always weak in this school. Need a better faculty team, but the lack of effective leadership make this issue linger on.
10/13/2014
This school is one of he best schools. It is small so mostly everyone knows each other, and you are forced to do well; there is hardly anyone who will not succeed, unless they are set on failing. Another thing: they offer many AP Tests, which really help in college. -Previous student
9/27/2011
its nice sometimes youll get a teacher who gives 2 much hw but overall 5/5
1/23/2011
Great school, the principal is the best. She gets things done and makes you feel like you're important. This is hard to get at a big school. MOST of the teachers are dedicated and love to help with exceptions of a few.
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List Price Range
$158K - $2.8M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$638,276
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Household Income
$81,187
% of College Grads
21.7%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,488 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
91.0%
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Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jamaica, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 28 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 498 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.82, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $638,276. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillcrest High School, Young Women's Leadership School, Queens, York Early College Academy, and more. Learn more about what Jamaica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Queens High School for the Sciences at York College.