At a Glance
A small, selective STEM high school in southeast Queens with two specialized science institutes and a zero-suspension record
Best suited for
Families in southeast Queens — or anywhere in the borough willing to make the commute — who want a small, STEM-themed high school with a calm, well-trusted classroom culture, especially students drawn to veterinary science or hands-on research.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of 4-year graduation, English Regents college-ready and Regents completion · DOE 2025 report
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- Two selective science institutes — Veterinary Science (16.7% offer rate) and Carver Research (20% offer rate) — that anchor the school's STEM identity
- Zero suspensions recorded in the most recent reporting period, against a district suspension rate near 1%
- Teacher-rated instruction quality of 93%, well above the District 29 average of about 88%
- A unusually wide sports offering (12+ teams) for a school of only about 354 students
- AP coursework offered alongside ELL support, serving a student body that is racially diverse and includes a higher-than-average share of students with IEPs
Things to consider
- Survey response rates are low — only 16% of families and 29 teachers responded — so the strong trust and satisfaction numbers are positive but should be read as directional rather than definitive
- No subway access within walking distance means a car, bus, or school transportation is essentially required for most families
- Admissions is education-option, not zoned, so a seat isn't guaranteed and the process is competitive
- At 354 students, course breadth and elective choice will be narrower than at larger Queens high schools
- An economic need index of 67.7 indicates many students are managing financial pressures alongside academics
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 29
District 29 spans a wide stretch of southeast Queens and includes both large neighborhood schools and selective programs. The listed peer schools span from highly rated charter networks like Success Academy Springfield Gardens (95/100) and Rosedale (91/100) down to more typical zoned elementary schools like P.S. 176 (81/100) — Carver sits in a district where families have meaningful options and where STEM-themed small high schools are a recognizable niche.
Academics
The school offers AP courses alongside its two specialized science institutes, but proficiency data on ELA and math wasn't included in the figures available, so a direct comparison to the District 29 averages (roughly 57% ELA and 54% math) isn't possible here. The program structure — AP coursework plus focused research- and vet-track cohorts — signals serious academic intent, and the average class size of about 23 students lands right at the district average.
Culture
The standout figure here is zero suspensions across the most recent reporting period, against a District 29 average that hovers near 1% — Carver's approach to discipline is clearly working. Teacher-rated instruction quality sits at 93%, comfortably above the district average of about 88%, and parent-teacher trust is 92%. These are strong signals, but the response rates are notably thin: only 64 family surveys and 29 teacher surveys came back, so the warmth families and staff report should be read as genuine but not necessarily representative of every classroom.
Community
Carver's student body is majority Black (64%), with Hispanic students making up another 20% and Asian students about 8% — a profile that broadly reflects southeast Queens, though the school's education-option admissions process also pulls applicants from elsewhere in the borough. The economic need index of 67.7 puts the school in the higher-need category, with about 18% of students having IEPs and ELL support on offer alongside the academic programming.
Neighborhood
Carver sits in the Springfield Gardens–Rochdale Village area of southeast Queens, a middle-income residential pocket where median household income is around $74,500 and roughly 37% of households own their homes. About one in five neighborhood households includes children, and around a quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a solidly working- and middle-class area. Because there are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk, most families who come to campus rely on cars or local bus service.
There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk of the school, so families will need to plan around car rides, school buses, or MTA bus routes.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 64 families responded (16% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Classes stress genuine hands-on experiences with theory. Students will engage in the theory and practice of Veterinary Science laboratory techniques and the use of technology through hands-on activities and simulations. Students will also participate in field experiences and problem solving. Our facility houses a selected variety of species of animals, where students learn humane care and become proficient in the handling, care and maintenance of small animals.
This program is a comprehensive program that allows students to pursue interests in Science, Math and their related fields. Particular emphasis is placed on skills in measurement, journaling, observation, prediction, experimentation, use of science tools, and formulating questions. Students will be expected to conduct research and participate in field experiences, symposia, expositions, and competitions.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Economic Need & Special Populations
How to get in, step by step
High school (9th grade)
High school is one citywide application, made in 8th grade. George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences admits through 2 programs, and each one has its own admissions method:
- Carver Research InstituteEd. Opt.
- Veterinary Science InstituteEd. Opt.
High school application
- Opened
- Tue, Oct 6
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 4
- Offers
- Wed, Mar 3
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the high school application, in 8th grade.
- 2Educational Option programs fill in equal shares across three reading levels, half by the school's ranking and half by lottery.
- 3Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences a good school?
- On Motley, George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences earns an overall rating of 57/100 — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100.
- What grades does George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences serve?
- George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences?
- George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences uses the Educational Option (Ed-Opt) method, ranking applicants across performance levels so seats go to a mix of abilities.
- Is George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences public, charter, or private?
- George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is a public school in NYC Community School District 29.
- What neighborhood is George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences in?
- George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences is in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, Queens.