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
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)
Programs
Animal Science
Classes stress genuine hands-on experiences with theory. Students will engage in the theory and practice of Veterinary Science laboratory techniques and the use of technology through hands-on activities and simulations. Students will also participate in field experiences and problem solving. Our facility houses a selected variety of species of animals, where students learn humane care and become proficient in the handling, care and maintenance of small animals.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Science & Math
This program is a comprehensive program that allows students to pursue interests in Science, Math and their related fields. Particular emphasis is placed on skills in measurement, journaling, observation, prediction, experimentation, use of science tools, and formulating questions. Students will be expected to conduct research and participate in field experiences, symposia, expositions, and competitions.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 29.80%
Other Postsecondary 1.20%
Unknown 50.00%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 62.60%
Black 61.40%
Hispanic 26.10%
White 1.20%
Other 3.80%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 45 (92%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 10 (83%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 28 (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 Bilingual | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 9 (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)
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
