Enrollment
421
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010105734
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Springfield Gardens, New York, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 37% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 711 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #661, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences compares
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences a good school?
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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