Excelsior Preparatory High School vs George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Preparatory High School
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
480 students
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Excelsior Preparatory High School Springfield Gardens, New York | George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #611 of 1,079 | #751 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2884 of 16,910 | #3754 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 77% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 68.2).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 82.7%).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.6).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 421.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Excelsior Preparatory High School better than George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 68.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Excelsior Preparatory High School and George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Preparatory High School: 480. George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Preparatory High School and George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences rank in New York?
Excelsior Preparatory High School is 611th of 1,079 and George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is 751st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).