GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES

143-10 SPRINGFIELD BLVD
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413

www.gwc.connectwithkids.com

421 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences, located in Springfield Gardens, Queens, is a specialized public high school dedicated to providing students with a rigorous academic foundation centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to prepare students for college and careers in health, research, and scientific industries, often fostering partnerships with local universities and medical institutions to offer students hands-on learning experiences. By emphasizing inquiry-based instruction and scientific literacy, the curriculum aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and technical proficiency that students will need to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, inspired by the legacy of its namesake, George Washington Carver. The campus environment is structured to support a diverse student body through various extracurricular activities, laboratory opportunities, and mentorship programs. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and practical application, George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences strives to empower its students to become innovative problem-solvers and contributing members of the scientific community.

421

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	111
Black	258
Asian	27
Two or More	8
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

Black
258 (61.3%)
Hispanic
111 (26.4%)
Asian
27 (6.4%)
Two or More
8 (1.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.7%)
White
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (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 #29
Phone:	(718)525-6439
Website:	http://www.gwc.connectwithkids.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 72

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 126

Ungraded 1