Benjamin N. Cardozo High School: admissions and school facts
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School (DBN 26Q415) is a New York City public high school in Bayside-Oakland Gardens, Queens with 9 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Audition, District 75 inclusive services, Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 1119 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 92% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 9
- Average SAT
- 1119
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 92%
- College and career rate
- 79%
- Students
- 2943
- Applicants per seat
- 0–12
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q16A
Focus: Law & Government
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
129 seats · 398 applicants · 3 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Queens students or residents
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q16B
Focus: Communications
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
96 seats · 229 applicants · 2 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Queens students or residents
ScreenedQ16C
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
Seats and applicants are not published for this program.
Who can apply: Queens
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q16D
Focus: JROTC
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
Seats and applicants are not published for this program.
Who can apply: Queens
ScreenedQ16J
Focus: Science & Math
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
100 seats · 566 applicants · 6 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Queens students or residents
AuditionQ16K
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
50 seats · 96 applicants · 2 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Who can apply: Open only to Queens students or residents
ScreenedQ16L
Focus: Engineering
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
50 seats · 603 applicants · 12 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Queens students or residents
District 75 inclusive servicesQ16U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
0 seats · 14 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: The Inclusion Program is a partnership between a District 75 school and District 1-32 community school. This program is open to students currently recommended for an Inclusion program. If this is not your child's current IEP recommendation and you are interested in applying, contact their school-based IEP team or specializedprograms@schools.nyc.gov to discuss. Please visit schools.nyc.gov/D75 or schools.nyc.gov/SpecializedPrograms for more information.
Zoned guaranteeQ16Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
100 seats · 193 applicants · 2 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Queens students or residents
About the school
Cardozo High School prides itself on being a school of excellence with a heart. Known for a longstanding tradition of academic achievement, our mission is to design, operate, and implement classes and programs that prepare all of our students for success in college, career, and beyond. We promote character by creating a community in which each individual is valued, respected and supported to achieve both within and outside of the classroom. We believe that the whole student must be nurtured throughout high school so in addition to our high academics expectations, which are reflected in our many advanced and specialty offerings, we offer extensive arts, athletics, and extra curricular programs to enhance the growth of all of our learners.
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, Spanish
AP courses (24): African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics 1, Physics 2, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Golf, Stunt
Clubs: Naval Junior Officers Training (NJROTC), Computer Science Program, Gateway Institute for PreCollege Education, In school CBOCommon Ground
Students
- Girls
- 52%
- English language learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Economic need index
- 61%
- Asian
- 44%
- Black
- 19%
- Hispanic
- 25%
- White
- 7%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 2%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 69%
- Rigorous instruction
- 59%
- Supportive environment
- 58%
- Family and community ties
- 77%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 57-00 223Rd Street, Queens, NY 11364
- Neighborhood
- Bayside-Oakland Gardens
- Bus
- Q27, Q30, QM35, QM5, QM8
- School hours
- 8:05 AM – 2:19 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Benjamin N. Cardozo High School?
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Audition, District 75 inclusive services, Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Benjamin N. Cardozo High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 12 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School?
The average SAT was 1119 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School?
92% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 79% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Benjamin N. Cardozo High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 57-00 223Rd Street, Queens. Bus: Q27, Q30, QM35, QM5, QM8.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are