Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (28Q687)
94-50 159 Street, Queens, NY 11433, Queens
Phone: 718-657-3181
Email: BWittstruck@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 3:18pm
Principal: Ana De Jesus
School Website: https://qhss.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/41555
Admissions Information: https://qhss.org/open-house-350/
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/28Q687/HS/
Subway: E, J, Z to Parsons Blvd-Archer Av - Jamaica Center
Bus: Q1, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q113, Q114, Q17, Q2, Q20A, Q20B, Q24, Q25, Q3, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q36, Q4, Q40, Q41, Q42, Q43, Q44-SBS, Q5, Q54, Q56, Q6, Q60, Q65, Q76, Q8, Q83, Q84, Q85, Q9, X64
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Program Details
Science & Math
Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score earned on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their school counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents who take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
Student & Admissions Statistics
Applicants / Seats:
16,873 / 116 (145.46)
16,873 / 116 (145.46)
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
About the School
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is dedicated to preparing students for college and career by providing them with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes the sciences and mathematics. The school philosophy is to educate the 'whole child.' In addition to emphasis on academics, there is a strong focus on the liberal arts and on the development of student interpersonal, intrapersonal, collaborative, and communication skills. Ultimately, we believe that through academic preparation and emphasis on the soft skills, students will become lifelong learners and independent thinker and make tremendous contributions to our society.
School Features:
- Specialized School
- Offers 10th Grade Seats
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Unknown 9.70%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 42.30%
Black 3.10%
Hispanic 6.20%
White 5.20%
Other 2.00%
White 51.70%
Other 20.70%
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