Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School

Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School, serving grades 7-12, is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and high expectations, often described as having a "private flair" within the public school system. Students consistently achieve well above citywide averages in ELA and Math proficiency, and the school boasts an exceptional 100% graduation rate and very high college enrollment, significantly surpassing citywide benchmarks. The curriculum emphasizes health sciences, requiring participation in a Hospital Experience Program at Queens Hospital Center, and offers extensive Advanced Placement courses and college-level programs. While the school fosters a family-like atmosphere where staff know students personally, some student feedback indicates mixed feelings about the overall school environment and the availability of extracurricular activities. The school occupies a distinctive U-shaped building designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, featuring a notable mural. The rating for relationships with families is fair, suggesting an area for potential improvement.