- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield Gardens, NY
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010105734
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360010105734 · Springfield Gardens, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 16.2:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 421
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
421 students
What this shows George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences compares
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
White 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
How many students attend George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences has 421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
69.6% of students at George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is African American at 61.3% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences rank among high schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.