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
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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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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Uncredited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Uncredited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Uncredited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (College Course [Uncredited])
Boys PSAL Sports
Bowling, Handball, Swimming, Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Bowling
Other Sports
Handball, Swimming, Tennis, Bowling
Activities
ADL No Place For Hate, Amnesty International, Anime Club, AuGust (K-POP Club), Chess Club, Dance Club, Digital Photography Club, Drama Club, Key Club ,Make a Wish Club, Model UN, Modern Ink, More Medics Club, Muslim Student Association (MSA), Music Performance Club, QHSS Alchemists, Science Club, Seekers, Sigma Sorority, Veritas Literary Magazine, Vietnam Veterans of America, eSports Club & Game Lounge Club, Mahjong Club, Gender-Sexuality Alliance, Red Cross, Robotics, Black Student Union, QHSS Cyber, Coding Club, Student Government Organization, ARISTA, Debate Club
Electives
Programs
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College(Q00S)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents who take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
520
520
    Grade 12 Students
120
124
    Grade 11 Students
142
121
    Grade 10 Students
131
144
    Grade 9 Students
127
131
Avg. Class Size
26.5
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
5 / 0
Attendance %
97%
97%
Graduation %
99%
100%
College %
93%
97%
SHSAT Cutoff Score
527
523
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
12,666 / 114
116
13,378 / 0
121
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (Q00S)
Applicants / Seats:

16,873 / 116 (145.46)
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 27% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.29%
Academic Engagement 
  57.50%
Safety 
  83.22%
Bully Prevention 
  78.88%
Inclusivity 
  86.50%
Mental Support 
  65.20%
Environment 
  59.55%
Post-School Support 
  78.78%
Teacher Responses - 46% responded
Academic Rigor 
  93.00%
School Satisfaction 
  75.00%
Student Behavior 
  89.00%
Student Support 
  91.07%
School Leadership 
  59.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.80%
Instructional Development 
  84.35%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
Family Responses - 18% responded
Education 
  87.60%
Teacher Support 
  83.17%
Safety 
  92.33%
School Community 
  85.11%
School Leadership 
  87.73%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%

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. %
  100.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  89
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  63
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  100.00%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  728
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  693
Postsecondary
4-Year College 90.30%
Unknown 9.70%

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 57.70%
Female 42.30%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with IEPs:
  1.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  53.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 81.70%
Black 3.10%
Hispanic 6.20%
White 5.20%
Other 3.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 27.60%
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

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