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Queens High School for the Sciences at York College

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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.

Prgram Description
  • 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.
Admissions Priority
  • Open to New York City residents
Offer Rate
    Requirements
      Methods Test
      Seats 9th Grade GE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Filled
      Seats 9th Grade SWD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Filled
      Seats Specialized 104 0 0 0 0 0
      Applicants Specialized 16592 0 0 0 0 0
      App per Seat Specialized 160 0 0 0 0 0
      Location 94-50 159th Street, Jamaica NY 11433 (40.700884, -73.798364)
      Subway E, J, Z to Jamaica Center - Parsons / Archer
      Website www.qhss.org
      Graduation Rate 97.9%
      Pct Stu Enough Variety 74.0%
      College Career Rate 94.0%
      Pct Stu Safe 100.0%
      Specialized Yes
      Total Students 434
      Attendance Rate 97.0%
      SAT Takers 0
      SAT Reading 621
      SAT Math 701
      SAT Writing 625
      Total Enrollment 434
      Female 44.0% (189)
      Male 56.5% (245)
      White 6.9% (30)
      Asian 76.7% (333)
      Black 0.0% (0)
      Hispanic 10.1% (44)
      Other 0.0% (0)
      Academic Opportunities

      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

      Advanced Placement Courses

      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

      Bus

      Q1, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q17, Q2, Q20A, Q20B, Q24, Q25, Q3, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q36, Q4, Q40, Q41, Q42, Q44-SBS, Q5, Q54, Q56, Q6, Q60, Q65, Q76, Q8, Q83, Q84, Q85, Q9, X64

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      Extracurricular Activities

      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

      School Sports

      Bowling, Dance, Handball, Swimming, Tennis

      Programs
      • Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
      Interests
      • Science & Math
      Eligibility
        Audition Information
          Boro Q
          School 10th Seats 1
          ELL Programs English as a New Language
          Language Classes Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish
          Diploma Endorsements
          Neighborhood Jamaica
          Shared Space
          Campus Name
          Building Code Q774
          Phone Number 718-657-3181
          Fax Number 718-657-2579
          School Email LGibson4@qhss.org
          Grades 2018 12-Sep
          Final Grades 12-Sep
          Start Time 8am
          End Time 3:18pm
          Psal Sports Boys Bowling, Handball, Swimming, Tennis
          Psal Sports Girls Bowling, Swimming
          Psal Sports Coed
          Girls
          Boys
          Pbat
          International
          Transfer
          Ptech
          Early College
          Geo Eligibility
          School Accessibility Description 1
          Codes NO CODE
          Seats 10 Yes-10
          Primary Address Line 1 94-50 159th Street
          City Jamaica
          State Code NY
          Lat 40.701
          Lng -73.798
          Zip 11,433
          # Grade 9 102
          # Grade 10 112
          # Grade 11 116
          # Grade 12 104
          ELA Takers 90
          ELA Level 1 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 2 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 3 38.9% (35)
          ELA Level 4 57.8% (52)
          ELA Level 3+4 96.7% (87)
          Math Takers 36
          Math Level 1 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 2 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 4 91.7% (33)
          Math Level 3+4 97.2% (35)

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