JAMAICA GATEWAY TO THE SCIENCES

www.jamaicagateway.org

531 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (JGS), located in Jamaica, Queens, is a specialized public high school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a primary focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to prepare students for college and future careers in scientific fields by offering a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and hands-on laboratory experiences. By fostering a culture of academic inquiry, JGS seeks to bridge the gap between high school education and the demands of the modern scientific workforce.

In addition to its core academic program, the school prides itself on creating a supportive and structured learning community. JGS offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and partnerships that allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom, including opportunities for research and mentorship. Through its commitment to high standards and college readiness, Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences aims to empower a diverse student body to succeed in competitive post-secondary institutions and become proficient, innovative leaders in the global community.

531

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMAICA GATEWAY TO THE SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	125
Black	121
Asian	226
Two or More	15
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
226 (42.6%)
Hispanic
125 (23.5%)
Black
121 (22.8%)
American Indian
29 (5.5%)
Two or More
15 (2.8%)
White
8 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3%)

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)480-2689
Website:	http://www.jamaicagateway.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 137

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 129