Queens High School for the Sciences at York College

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is dedicated to providing a rigorous curriculum in collaboration with York College that emphasizes the sciences and mathematics. The schoolÂ’s philosophy is that students are more successful when nurtured in a small learning community. The school mission is to develop a community of diligent learners and independent thinkers who are inspired to attain academic excellence and prepare them for the competitive environment and challenges of higher education.

• Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their guidance counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

• Open to New York City residents

Many Advanced Placement (AP) courses and electives, especially in math and science

Students have the opportunity to enter science, mathematics, and technology competitions at the city, state, and national levels

CUNY College Now; Course offerings vary each year based on student interest

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, AP World History

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Amnesty International, Arista Honor Society, Art, Biology, Board Games, Book, Chemistry and Physics Olympiads, Chess, Chorus, Christian Fellowship, Dance, Photography, Drawing, Film, Intel Science Talent Search, Jazz Ensemble, Key Club, Knitting, Leadership, Literary Magazine, Math Team, Model UN, Music, Music Appreciation, Newspaper, Peer Tutoring, Polar Bear Club, Radio Drama, Science, Siemens Science Competition, Sigma Sorority, Student Government, Volleyball, Environmental

Bowling, Dance, Handball, Swimming, Tennis

• Queens High School for the Sciences at York College

• Science & Math