George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences (29Q272)

143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413, Queens
Phone: 718-525-6439
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
School Website: https://GWC.CONNECTWITHKIDS.COM
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q272/
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School Leader: Latoya Key (lkey5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Sandra Welch Dorsett (swdorsett@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Charles Yarborough (cyarbor@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Joe Simmons (jsimmon3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Joe Simmons (jsimmon3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Claudel Ariste (cariste@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of our school is to provide students with an in-depth, well-rounded education that emphasizes science and mathematics. Classroom teaching and learning are complemented with authentic, inquiry-based research experiences. The combination of research and teaching experience prepares students to become critical-thinkers and problem-solvers who pursue careers in biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, and veterinary sciences. The emotional and social well-being of our student body is nurtured through restorative practices, academic and post secondary counseling, internships, community service, in a small and personalized learning community.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 96%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Veterinary Science, FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Pre-Nursing)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Orientation, Paid Internships

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
PSAL Team
Springfield Gardens
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Excelsior Preparatory High School (29Q265)
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences (29Q272)
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School (29Q283)
Queens Preparatory Academy (29Q248)
Art
1.Foundational Skills: Drawing: Techniques in line, shape, form, perspective, shading, and composition. Painting: Basics of color theory, mixing, brushwork, and different painting media such as watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Sculpture: Introduction to three-dimensional art using materials like clay, wood, metal, and found objects. Printmaking: Methods such as relief, intaglio, screen printing, and lithography. 2.Art History and Criticism: Art Movements and Styles: Study of different periods and movements, from ancient art to contemporary practices. Artists and Their Works: Analysis of influential artists and their contributions to art history. Art Criticism: Developing skills to analyze, interpret, and critique artworks. 3.Design Principles: Elements of Art: Line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. Principles of Design: Balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity. 4.Media and Techniques: Traditional Media: Mastery of pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, and other conventional materials. Digital Media: Introduction to digital tools and software for creating art, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other graphic design applications. Mixed Media: Combining different materials and techniques to create unique artworks. 5.Creative Process: Concept Development: Brainstorming, sketching, and planning projects. Execution: Implementing plans and techniques to create finished pieces. Presentation: Framing and mounting
Program Details
Pre-Nursing Institute Program(Q45B)
Health Professions

Pre-Nursing Institute Program is designed to provide students with an in-depth, well-rounded and thorough college preparatory education. At all levels of training, classroom teaching and learning will be complemented with foundational core courses that are theoretically based coupled with clinical practicum experiences, clinical internships and rotations, simulations and job shadowing that are appropriate to the specialty. Students enrolled in the program will develop skills in attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an energetic passion for helping others are among the many traits needed for professionals working in healthcare. Hence, the Pre-Nursing Institute Program will guide students in attaining the content-specific knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills and values that are essential for professional nurse leaders, managers, other health-related professions, including the ability to make sound judgement and address the health needs of diverse cultural groups within the urban community.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:19 / 28 (0.68)42 / 28 (1.50)
SWD applicants/seats:5 / 6 (0.83)5 / 6 (0.83)
Rank Avg: 6.24
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
425
396
370
    Grade 12 Students
128
81
90
    Grade 11 Students
102
116
80
    Grade 10 Students
123
90
119
    Grade 9 Students
72
109
81
Avg. Class Size
27.4
24.3
20.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
15.0
15.3
13.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
17 / 0 / 15
<5 / 10 / 7
<5 / 16 / 16
Attendance %
92%
89%
Graduation %
82%
88%
College %
49%
50%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
590 (92) / 93
0
598 (138) / 93
0

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 69% responded
Academic Rigor 
  65.50%
Academic Engagement 
  57.00%
Safety 
  61.13%
Bully Prevention 
  51.25%
Inclusivity 
  72.64%
Mental Support 
  59.50%
Environment 
  56.21%
Post-School Support 
  76.20%
Teacher Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.50%
School Satisfaction 
  82.38%
Student Behavior 
  67.89%
Student Support 
  89.20%
School Leadership 
  90.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.80%
Instructional Development 
  86.00%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%
Family Responses 16% responded
Education 
  87.50%
Teacher Support 
  87.50%
Safety 
  85.33%
School Community 
  66.88%
School Leadership 
  86.80%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  80.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  82.90%
CC Regents
  54
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.28
Performance Score
  0.32
College Aptitude
CCR
  36.80%
SAT Math
  411
SAT R/W
  435
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.00%
4-Year College 29.80%
Other Postsecondary 1.20%
Unknown 50.00%

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 37.40%
Female 62.60%
English Language Learners:
  14.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  77.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.50%
Black 61.40%
Hispanic 26.10%
White 1.20%
Other 3.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 46.40%
White 28.60%
Other 25.00%

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
  19.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.80%
Students with ICT
  12.60%
Students with SC
  1.80%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  49
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  55
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  80.00%

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 Services45 (92%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class10 (83%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services28 (74%)N/A (N/A)10 (26%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School9 (75%)
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
  40
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  50
ELL Progress
  60

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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