George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences

George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences (29Q272) is a public school in District 29, Springfield Gardens North, Queens, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 380 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Springfield Gardens North
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
143-10 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413, USA
Queens, Springfield Gardens North

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 69%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 85%, lower than most district high schools.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (28%) to compare results.
  • Economic need is higher than at most district high schools (74% in 2025–26).

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 28% answered

of parents trust the principal:
93%
trust their child's teachers:
94%
satisfied with the education overall:
93%

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

85%

English Regents pass rate

62%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

40%

Geometry Regents pass rate

9%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

31%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

28%

Global History Regents pass rate

56%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

65%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

28%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

45%

George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences vs Queens Preparatory Academy

MeasureGeorge Washington Carver High School for the SciencesQueens Preparatory Academy
Enrollment (2025–26)380305
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.58.9
Family satisfaction (2026)93%93%
Principal trust (2026)93%95%
Teacher trust (2026)94%98%
Leadership (2026)95%95%
4-year graduation rate (2025)85%74%
Regents diploma rate (2025)69%65%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences has higher 4-year graduation rate (2025) than Queens Preparatory Academy (85% vs 74%).

Student body

Enrollment

380 students

9–12 · up 80 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

11.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

12%

was 14% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

72% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 74% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

19%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 26% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 61% Black, 1% multiracial, 63% female, 37% male.

Economic need index: 74% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
95%
Disability support services
91%
Outreach
91%
Facilities
84%
Parent involvement
85%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

143-10 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Springfield Gardens North, Queens
  • Address: 143-10 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413, USA