George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield Gardens, New York 11413 · New York City Geographic District #29
#751 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#3754 of 16,910 nationally
About George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is a public high located in Springfield Gardens, in the New York City Geographic District #29 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 421 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 751st of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 421.
There are 15 schools in Springfield Gardens; George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Ps 251
Springfield Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 370 m away
Collaborative Arts Middle School
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286 students · 430 m away
Community Voices Middle School
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293 students · 430 m away
Cynthia Jenkins School
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297 students · 880 m away
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School
Springfield Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
732 students · 964 m away
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (The)
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Ps 52
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students · 1.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences a good school?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences has a Success Index (US) of 68.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #751 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences rank in New York?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences ranks #751 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #3754 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences had 421 students in 2025.
Is George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences a elementary school or a high school?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.