Benjamin N. Cardozo High School (26Q415)

57-00 223 STREET, QUEENS, NY 11364, Queens
Phone: 718-279-6500
Hours: 8:05am - 2:19pm
School Website: https://www.cardozohigh.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/26Q415/
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School Leader: Meagan Colby (mcolby@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Katherine Troina (ktroina@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Mario Balducci (mbalducci@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Katrina Brown (kbrown71@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Wai Yee Tian (wtian@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School (26Q415) is a large school known for its high academic achievement and extensive program offerings. The course offerings are comprehensive, featuring numerous specialized programs and over 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects like Science, Math, History, and Languages. Specialized programs include the DaVinci Science/Math [more]
Academic Score
  63.69%
Survey Score
  74.75%
About & Events

Cardozo High School prides itself on being a school of excellence with a heart. Known for a longstanding tradition of academic achievement, our mission is to design, operate, and implement classes and programs that prepare all of our students for success in college, career, and beyond. We promote character by [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 93%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Audition Offered
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
American Sign Language, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
PSAL Team
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
4-H, Afro-Caribbean Student Asssociation, Arab Student Association, ASL Club, Badminton Club, Black Student Union, Boys Handball, Cardozo Coding Club, Cardozo Kpop Dance Club (KDC), Cardozo Operation Smile [more]
Art Courses
Choreographic Practices, Chorus/Singing, Dance Careers and Production, Design and Applied Arts, Digital Media Arts, General Visual Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Orchestra/Strings
Arts Summary
Students are accepted into the Benjamin N Cardozo High School Dance Program through an audition process that assesses overall skill and potential, dynamic projection, and academic GPA. At auditions students will be given a warm-up and taught a combination in Ballet, Modern, and/or Jazz. Students will also be [more]
Program Details & Offers
DaVinci Science/Math Biomedical(Q16J)
Science & Math

Biomedical Science students will study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health. This program is in partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW).

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:381 / 84 (4.54)566 / 100 (5.66)
SWD applicants/seats:20 / 16 (1.25)25 / 19 (1.32)
Rank Avg: 6.625.90
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(G2) #8D to (G2) #EE
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
2,882
2,988
3,069
    Grade 12 Students
682
776
722
    Grade 11 Students
744
731
853
    Grade 10 Students
710
746
762
    Grade 9 Students
746
735
732
Avg. Class Size
24.1
24.4
22.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
16.3
16.4
15.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
31 / 0 / 55
74 / 167 / 52
70 / 160 / 59
Attendance %
88%
89%
Graduation %
92%
95%
College %
77%
78%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
4,673 (1,333) / 712
1033
4,527 (1,666) / 684
926
4,164 (1,710) / 669
886

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 64% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.83%
Academic Engagement 
  59.55%
Safety 
  66.25%
Bully Prevention 
  60.50%
Inclusivity 
  73.82%
Mental Support 
  64.00%
Environment 
  60.93%
Post-School Support 
  71.90%
Teacher Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.00%
School Satisfaction 
  74.63%
Student Behavior 
  67.11%
Student Support 
  89.60%
School Leadership 
  83.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.60%
Instructional Development 
  86.78%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
Family Responses 21% responded
Education 
  83.75%
Teacher Support 
  72.83%
Safety 
  73.67%
School Community 
  61.13%
School Leadership 
  76.30%
Post-School Support 
  86.50%
IEP Support 
  82.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.40%
CC Regents
  68
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.49
Performance Score
  0.62
College Aptitude
CCR
  62.80%
ACT English
  24.6
ACT Math
  25.4
ACT Reading
  26.3
ACT Science
  25.5
SAT Math
  562
SAT R/W
  547
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.90%
4-Year College 60.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.50%
Unknown 21.00%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 47.50%
Female 52.50%
English Language Learners:
  8.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  63.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 44.30%
Black 19.50%
Hispanic 24.50%
White 7.10%
Other 4.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.90%
Black 6.00%
Hispanic 12.50%
White 60.30%
Other 3.30%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  7.50%
Students with SC
  3.70%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  4.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  83.3
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  82.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services256 (97%)7 (3%)0 (0%)
SETSS18 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class115 (94%)7 (6%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy21 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School25 (83%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  70
Regents US Hist.
  71
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  65
4-Year Grad. Rate
  87
ELL Progress
  61

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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