Benjamin N. Cardozo High School (26Q415)

57-00 223Rd Street, Queens, NY 11364, Queens
Phone: 718-279-6500
Email: Mcolby@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:02am - 3:03pm
Principal: Meagan Colby
School Website: https://www.cardozohigh.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/41505
Admissions Information: https://tinyurl.com/yylcawrh
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/26Q415/HS/
Bus: Q27, Q30, QM35, QM5, QM8
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Program Details
DaVinci Science/Engineering (Q16L)
Engineering

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to Queens students or residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,069
3,269
    Grade 12 Students
722
770
    Grade 11 Students
853
821
    Grade 10 Students
762
838
    Grade 9 Students
732
840
Avg. Class Size
22.9
Complaints / Suspensions
70 / 160
89 / 182
Attendance %
89%
91%
Graduation %
95%
94%
College %
78%
79%
DaVinci Science/Engineering (Q16L)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Est. Cutoff Ranges
  GE:
Offer Prediction:

659 / 50 (13.18)
0 / 10 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
(G1)#B0 - (G1)#C2

812 / 50 (16.24)
56 / 10 (5.60)
Offers
About the School

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 creating a community in which each individual is valued, respected and supported to achieve both within and outside of the classroom. We believe that the whole student must be nurtured throughout high school so in addition to our high academics expectations, which are reflected in our many advanced and specialty offerings, we offer extensive arts, athletics, and extra curricular programs to enhance the growth of all of our learners.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Dress Code, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
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
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Activities
Naval Junior Officers Training (NJROTC), Computer Science Program, Gateway Institute for PreCollege Education, In school CBOCommon Ground
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  71.29%
Academic Engagement 
  61.38%
Safety 
  64.00%
Bully Prevention 
  56.75%
Inclusivity 
  81.20%
Mental Support 
  63.89%
Environment 
  56.88%
Post-School Support 
  75.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.00%
School Satisfaction 
  91.08%
Student Behavior 
  69.75%
Student Support 
  91.86%
School Leadership 
  88.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.00%
Instructional Development 
  91.20%
Post-School Support 
  94.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  86.78%
Teacher Support 
  79.29%
Safety 
  85.00%
School Community 
  76.33%
School Leadership 
  87.88%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.50%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  66
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  61
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  80.20%
Avg. ACT English Score
  27
Avg. ACT Math Score
  27
Avg. ACT Reading Score
  28
Avg. ACT Science Score
  28
Avg. SAT Math Score
  552
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  536
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.50%
4-Year College 63.10%
Other Postsecondary 0.40%
Unknown 23.00%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 47.45%
Female 52.55%
English Language Learners:
  4.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  58.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 42.40%
Black 21.10%
Hispanic 24.30%
White 8.80%
Other 3.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.60%
Black 5.20%
Hispanic 13.50%
White 60.10%
Other 3.60%
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