John Bowne High School: admissions and school facts
John Bowne High School (DBN 25Q425) is a New York City public high school in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens with 8 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 909 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 81% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 8
- Average SAT
- 909
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 81%
- College and career rate
- 57%
- Students
- 2557
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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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.)Q14A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Performing Arts
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.
57 seats · 78 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q14B
Focus: Environmental Science, Animal Science
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.
85 seats · 114 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q14C
Focus: Visual Arts
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.
57 seats · 42 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q14D
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.
57 seats · 79 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q14E
Focus: Computer Science
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.
85 seats · 100 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q14F
Focus: Health Professions
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.
85 seats · 55 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedQ14H
Focus: Science & Math, Engineering
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
113 seats · 75 applicants · 1 per seat
Zoned guaranteeQ14Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
153 seats · 44 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
John Bowne High School is a welcoming multicultural school community. All community members build on their diversity through collaborative action and global awareness. Students are empowered by developing critical thinking, social, and emotional skills and by pursuing life with a passion for constructing knowledge in the areas of S.T.E.M., humanities, sports and the arts. All students participate in one of the following majors: S.T.E.M., Law Institute, Animal/Plant Agriscience Institute (Agriculture), Academy for Creative Artists and Writers, Computer Science Institute, Visual Arts Institute, or Health and Nutritional Science. All students are also eligible for our Air Force J.R.O.T.C. Program. We offer Advanced Placement courses, as well as other college level courses. Our Agriculture program competes at the national level and is award winning. We also host the first Legal Studies...
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, Spanish
AP courses (22): African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Physics 1, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art - 2D, Studio Art - 3D, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Cricket, Golf, Stunt
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 50%
- English language learners
- 25%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Economic need index
- 81%
- Asian
- 27%
- Black
- 13%
- Hispanic
- 51%
- White
- 4%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 81%
- Rigorous instruction
- 51%
- Supportive environment
- 55%
- Family and community ties
- 81%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 63-25 Main Street, Queens, NY 11367
- Neighborhood
- Kew Gardens Hills
- Bus
- Q17, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q64, Q88, QM4, QM44
- School hours
- 7:44 AM – 2:51 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into John Bowne High School?
John Bowne High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is John Bowne High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at John Bowne High School?
The average SAT was 909 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 John Bowne High School?
81% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 57% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is John Bowne High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 63-25 Main Street, Queens. Bus: Q17, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q64, Q88, QM4, QM44.
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