"Set on the York College campus in Jamaica, the selective public school landed No. 25 in the entire nation-not bad for a borough more often name-checked for dumplings in Flushing or Mets heartbreak in Citi Field . Queens High School has now held onto its top citywide spot two years running, proving it's more than just a one-season wonder."
"So what makes this school such a standout? For one, the stats are almost unbelievable: a 100-percent graduation rate, 100-percent Advanced Placement exam participation and a jaw-dropping 99-percent pass rate on at least one AP test. Nearly every student here is college-ready before they've even bought their prom outfit. Add to that state test proficiency scores north of 95-percent in math, reading and science, and it's clear why the school has a near-perfect report card of its own."
"The school also reflects the city it represents. With a 95-percent minority enrollment and two-thirds of its 498 students considered economically disadvantaged, Queens High School shows that elite results don't have to come from elite zip codes. Instead, it's a reminder that opportunity-and rigorous academics-can flourish in a public-school setting when the right resources and expectations are in place."
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is New York City's top-ranked high school and placed No. 25 nationally. The selective public school on the York College campus in Jamaica has held the citywide top spot for two consecutive years. The school posts a 100-percent graduation rate, 100-percent Advanced Placement exam participation, and a 99-percent pass rate on at least one AP test, with state proficiency above 95 percent in math, reading, and science. Enrollment is 95 percent minority and two-thirds of 498 students are economically disadvantaged, showing high achievement among diverse, lower-income students.
Read at Time Out New York
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