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/26Q415/
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Bus: Q27, Q30, QM35, QM5, QM8
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About

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.

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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
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, 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, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Pre-Calculus, 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), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (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
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
Computer Science Program, Gateway Institute for PreCollege Education, In school CBOCommon Ground, Naval Junior Officers Training (NJROTC)
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (10 per year), Concerts (6 per year), Dance Performances (8 per year), Films (1 per year)
Programs
Political Science, Law and Ethics(Q16A)
Law & Government

This program is dedicated to fostering interest in the political and legal fields. It is open to a wide range of academic performance levels. Students will engage in a sequence of history courses in topics including political theory, ethics, civil, criminal, and constitutional law. They will also participate in activities such as Mock Trial, NYPD Explorers, and law and political field internship.

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
School of Journalism and Media Studies(Q16B)
Communications

This program is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in media, broadcasting, and journalism.

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) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Queens students or residents
Computer Science(Q16C)

Cardozo’s Computer Science (CS) program is about unleashing the problem-solving superpowers of the next generation. We equip students with the versatility to tackle any challenge by exposing them to a vast arsenal of programming languages and paradigms. Rather than teach one language or method that is “best” we steer our students to become masters at wielding the perfect tool for the job. Whether you're a total beginner or a coding wiz, Cardozo will challenge your perspective. We go beyond the code itself, showing how CS is the secret sauce to innovation across every field. We don't just teach, we empower. Every course culminates in a passion project – a chance to build something remarkable and truly own your learning. This isn't just a CS program, it's a springboard to the future.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC)(Q16D)
JROTC

The NJROTC program and curriculum emphasizes citizenship and leadership development, as well as our maritime heritage, the significance of sea power, and naval topics such as the fundamentals of naval operations, seamanship, navigation and meteorology. Classroom instruction is supplemented throughout the year by community service activities, field meets, visits to naval activities, marksmanship training, and other military training. Students will also be able to compete in national NJROTC events against other schools, as part of an Orientation (Navigation/Map reading) Team, Drill Team, Physical Training Team, Cyber/Drone Team, and Sailing Leadership Team. All materials, books, basic uniforms will be provided by the Navy and/or Benjamin N. Cardozo High School NJROTC program. The NJROTC program was established by Public Law in 1964 and may be found in Title 10, US Code, Chapter 102. Enrolling in the program does not mean you are enrolling in the U.S. military.

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
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
Performing Dance(Q16K)
Performing Arts

Students study ballet, modern, and jazz techniques along with choreography. Students also have the opportunity to explore additional forms of dance by attending live performances and participating in school productions.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
DaVinci Science/Engineering(Q16L)
Engineering

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
75Q993 D75 Inclusion Program at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School(Q16U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Zoned(Q16Z)
Zoned

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Queens students or residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
2,988
3,069
3,269
    Grade 12 Students
776
722
770
    Grade 11 Students
731
853
821
    Grade 10 Students
746
762
838
    Grade 9 Students
735
732
840
Avg. Class Size
24.4
22.9
Complaints / Suspensions
37 / 0
70 / 160
89 / 182
Attendance %
89%
91%
Graduation %
94%
95%
94%
College %
77%
78%
79%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
4,527 (1,666) / 684
926
4,164 (1,710) / 669
886
4,485 / 510
997
Political Science, Law and Ethics (Q16A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
398 / 129 (3.09)
46 / 25 (1.84)
Offers
#68 to #89

419 / 129 (3.25)
50 / 25 (2.00)
Offers - Waitlist
489 / 129 (3.79)
51 / 25 (2.04)
Offers
School of Journalism and Media Studies (Q16B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
229 / 96 (2.39)
34 / 19 (1.79)
Offers
(P2)#7F to (P2)#A3

271 / 96 (2.82)
32 / 19 (1.68)
Offers - Waitlist
310 / 96 (3.23)
31 / 19 (1.63)
Offers
DaVinci Science/Math Biomedical (Q16J)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
566 / 100 (5.66)
25 / 19 (1.32)
Offers
(G2)#C5 to (G2)#EB

549 / 100 (5.49)
21 / 19 (1.11)
Offers - Waitlist
716 / 100 (7.16)
21 / 19 (1.11)
Offers
Performing Dance (Q16K)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
96 / 50 (1.92)
17 / 10 (1.70)
Offers
123 / 50 (2.46)
27 / 10 (2.70)
Offers - Waitlist
96 / 50 (1.92)
15 / 10 (1.50)
Offers
DaVinci Science/Engineering (Q16L)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
603 / 50 (12.06)
48 / 10 (4.80)
Offers
(G1)#CC to (G1)#EF

659 / 50 (13.18)
44 / 10 (4.40)
Offers - Waitlist
812 / 50 (16.24)
56 / 10 (5.60)
Offers
75Q993 D75 Inclusion Program at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School (Q16U)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
14 / 0 (0.00)
2 / 0 (0.00)
Offers
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

Zoned (Q16Z)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
193 / 100 (1.93)
40 / 26 (1.54)
Offers
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers
Computer Science (Q16C)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)


Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) (Q16D)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)


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%
IEP Support 
  83.00%

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%
CC Regents
  66
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.49
Performance Score
  0.67
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  80.20%
ACT English
  26.9
ACT Math
  26.8
ACT Reading
  28.4
ACT Science
  27.6
SAT Math
  552
SAT R/W
  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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 48.10%
Female 51.90%
English Language Learners:
  5.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  59.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 43.70%
Black 20.10%
Hispanic 24.50%
White 7.80%
Other 3.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.60%
Black 5.20%
Hispanic 13.50%
White 60.10%
Other 3.60%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.70%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  7.20%
Students with SC
  4.00%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.64
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  55
IEP Support 
  83.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services266 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS21 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class122 (93%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services158 (95%)N/A (N/A)9 (5%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (90%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (10%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School24 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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

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