New Dawn Charter High School II vs Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 558 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Dawn Charter High School II
Jamaica · Charter high · Grades 9–12
375 students
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
| Measure | New Dawn Charter High School II Jamaica, New York | Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,079 | #631 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #16277 of 16,910 | #3028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 375 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 97.5% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 13.6).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 82.1%).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 26.8).
- •Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is the larger school with 495 students compared with 375.
- •New Dawn Charter High School II is a charter school while Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Dawn Charter High School II better than Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
On the Success Index (US), Queens High School for the Sciences at York College ranks higher (71.1 vs 13.6 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 New Dawn Charter High School II and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Dawn Charter High School II: 375. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Dawn Charter High School II and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College rank in New York?
New Dawn Charter High School II is 1078th of 1,079 and Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is 631st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).