Queens High School for the Sciences at York College

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (28Q687) is a public school in District 28, Jamaica, Queens, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 512 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Jamaica
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
94-50 159 Street
Queens, Jamaica

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 512, about typical for district and NYC high schools.

What its own parents say

86%

of parents trust the principal

94%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 45% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

100%

English Regents pass rate

100%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

100%

Geometry Regents pass rate

98%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

99%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

100%

Global History Regents pass rate

100%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

100%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

99%

Physics Regents pass rate

90%

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College vs Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity

MeasureQueens High School for the Sciences at York CollegeQueens Satellite High School for Opportunity
Enrollment (2025–26)512216
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)17.015.1
Family satisfaction (2026)92%94%
Principal trust (2026)86%97%
Teacher trust (2026)94%97%
Leadership (2026)90%96%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

Student body

Enrollment

512 students

9–12 · down 17 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

17.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

0%

was 0% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

59% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 48% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

2%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 4% White, 9% Hispanic, 79% Asian, 5% Black, 2% multiracial, 40% female, 60% male.

Economic need index: 48% — 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
90%
Outreach
91%
Facilities
77%
Parent involvement
77%

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

94-50 159 Street

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.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: Academics & Tutoring
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Jamaica, Queens
  • Address: 94-50 159 Street