Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences: admissions and school facts
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (DBN 28Q350) is a New York City public high school in Briarwood-Jamaica Hills, Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 928 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 92% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 928
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 92%
- College and career rate
- 75%
- Students
- 469
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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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.)Q26G
Focus: Science & Math
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.
125 seats · 195 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences focuses on students interested in the pursuit of science and health-related careers. The school is affiliated with the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education at City College. Our mission is to encourage the consistently high achievement of, and provide advanced academic preparation for, high school students financially disadvantaged and historically underrepresented in higher education institutions. Students will graduate academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for rigorous college coursework and the pursuit of health- and science-related careers.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (8): Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Football, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Cricket, Golf, Stunt
Clubs: Book Club, A.C.E, ARISTA: National Honor Society (By invitation only), Mock Trial Competition/Law Team, Medical Club, Robotics Team, Yearbook Club, Strategic Board Game Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Creativity Club, School Newspaper, Anime Club, Royalty Stepperz, Social Justice Club, Kindness Club, MASS, Girl's Empowerment Club, United Nations Club, Student Council
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 12%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Economic need index
- 73%
- Asian
- 45%
- Black
- 23%
- Hispanic
- 21%
- White
- 3%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 6%
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
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 60%
- Family and community ties
- 88%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432
- Neighborhood
- Briarwood-Jamaica Hills
- Subway
- F to 169th St
- Bus
- Q1, Q17, Q2, Q25, Q3, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q36, Q43, Q65, Q76, Q77, X68
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 2:29 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
The average SAT was 928 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 Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
92% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 75% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences and how do you get there?
The school is at 167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens. Subway: F to 169th St. Bus: Q1, Q17, Q2, Q25, Q3, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q36, Q43, Q65, Q76, Q77, X68.
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