George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences vs Queens Preparatory Academy
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.
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
Queens Preparatory Academy
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences Springfield Gardens, New York | Queens Preparatory Academy Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #751 of 1,079 | #659 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3754 of 16,910 | #3170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 68.2).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 83.1%).
- •Queens Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is the larger school with 421 students compared with 320.
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 George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences better than Queens Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Queens Preparatory Academy ranks higher (70.6 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 George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences and Queens Preparatory Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences: 421. Queens Preparatory Academy: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences and Queens Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is 751st of 1,079 and Queens Preparatory Academy is 659th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).