Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences's student population of 521 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1454 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
43%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences's ranking?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is ranked #1454 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences often compared to?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Bayside High School, Benjamin N Cardozo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences?
The graduation rate of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences?
521 students attend Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences offer ?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences part of?
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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