QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE

www.qhss.org

495 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (QHSS) is a highly competitive, specialized public high school located on the campus of York College in Jamaica, Queens. As one of New York City’s elite "screened" specialized schools, it focuses heavily on an intensive curriculum centered on mathematics and the sciences. Because of its partnership with York College, students are provided with a unique academic environment that often includes access to college-level resources, specialized research opportunities, and a rigorous college-preparatory atmosphere designed to challenge high-achieving students.

The school is widely recognized for its academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top high schools in both New York State and the nation. Beyond its STEM focus, the school cultivates a close-knit, disciplined community that emphasizes academic integrity and preparation for higher education. With its selective admissions process and commitment to rigorous coursework, QHSS serves as a premier destination for students pursuing careers in engineering, medicine, and scientific research, consistently producing graduates who move on to top-tier universities.

495

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	43
Black	23
Asian	384
Two or More	10
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
384 (77.6%)
Hispanic
43 (8.7%)
Black
23 (4.6%)
White
22 (4.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
7 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)657-3181
Website:	http://www.qhss.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 131

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 129