Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School (28Q680)

160-20 GOETHALS AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-969-3155
Email: JHenry2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 2:50pm
Principal: Judy Henry
School Website: https://www.queensgateway.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/48040
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/28Q680/HS/
Bus: Q25, Q34, Q46, Q65, QM1, QM31, QM35, QM36, QM5, QM6, QM7, QM8
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About

Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School (Gateway), "The Public School with a Private Flair," is committed to discipline and hard work. We are proud of the high academic achievement of our students, who are currently recognized for their performance in mathematics. Our focus is on Medical Professions and students are required to participate in the Hospital Experience Program at Queens Hospital Center. Our nurturing school environment includes staff, parents, and supportive partners. Together, we hold high expectations for the success of all students.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Volleyball
Other Sports
Girl's Flag Football
Activities
Student Government, New York Edge, Multicultural Club, Senior Council, Spirit Squad, Black History Month Performance, FED Challenge, Theater and Drama Club, Medical Research, Art and Design Club, Debate Club, Film Club, Model UN
Programs
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences(Q57A)
Health Professions

Provides ongoing exposure to health science careers. All students are required to take four years of mathematics and science.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Then to Queens students or residents
  • (Group 3) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
401
414
    Grade 12 Students
101
105
    Grade 11 Students
91
105
    Grade 10 Students
88
99
    Grade 9 Students
121
105
Avg. Class Size
22.4
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 31
0 / 37
Attendance %
92%
92%
Graduation %
96%
98%
College %
85%
94%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,216 (405) / 108
153
1,244 / 1088
155
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences (Q57A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

388 / 90 (4.31)
24 / 18 (1.33)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 74% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.29%
Academic Engagement 
  54.58%
Safety 
  82.33%
Bully Prevention 
  64.25%
Inclusivity 
  84.20%
Mental Support 
  63.50%
Environment 
  61.27%
Post-School Support 
  73.18%
Teacher Responses - 66% responded
Academic Rigor 
  89.67%
School Satisfaction 
  70.33%
Student Behavior 
  78.56%
Student Support 
  84.40%
School Leadership 
  69.60%
Instructional Clarity 
  71.20%
Instructional Development 
  75.88%
Post-School Support 
  88.38%
Family Responses - 20% responded
Education 
  86.38%
Teacher Support 
  81.00%
Safety 
  92.00%
School Community 
  81.00%
School Leadership 
  84.18%
Post-School Support 
  81.50%

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. %
  96.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  70
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  54
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  95.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  568
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  563
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.50%
4-Year College 74.30%
Unknown 15.20%

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 40.60%
Female 59.40%
English Language Learners:
  1.50%
Students with IEPs:
  13.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  55.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 49.10%
Black 22.90%
Hispanic 14.00%
White 3.20%
Other 10.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 11.10%
Black 22.20%
Hispanic 11.10%
White 53.30%
Other 2.30%

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

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