Northwell School of Health Sciences: admissions and school facts
Northwell School of Health Sciences (DBN 30Q472) is a New York City public high school in Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.).
- Programs
- 1
- Students
- 217
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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.)Q42A
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.
About the school
Northwell School of Health Sciences (NSHS) is a new high school that will lead the nation as a best-in-class example of how education can be designed to prepare students for well-paying careers in healthcare, addressing local needs in this industry while putting students on a path to long-term economic security. NSHS leverages a $25M grant (the largest in NYCPS history) and a deep partnership with Northwell Health to support students every step of the way, as mentors, offering on-the-job paid experiences, and with tuition reimbursement upon graduation. This FutureReadyNYC career-connected learning model will offer four pathways - nursing, medical assisting, behavioral health, and healthcare management. Follow us on Instragram: @NSHS_NYCPS
Sports and clubs
Clubs: Leadership Organization(s): HOSA, National Honor Society (NHS), Student Council, Model UN, Med-Life at NSHS: Medical Explorers, HOSA, Anatomy Club, Biology Club, Sports Medicine Club, Recreational Life & NSHS: Music Club, Dance Club, Fitness Club, Drama Club, Cultural Clubs, GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance), Robotics, Anime Club, Art Club, Nutrition & Wellness, Book Club, Chess Team, Table Tennis, Gaming Club
Students
- Girls
- 68%
- English language learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Economic need index
- 70%
- Asian
- 24%
- Black
- 9%
- Hispanic
- 53%
- White
- 11%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- 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.
- Rigorous instruction
- 74%
- Supportive environment
- 67%
- Family and community ties
- 89%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 53-16 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11377
- Subway
- 7 to 61 St-Woodside (0.1 mi); 7 to 52 St (0.4 mi); 7 to 69 St (0.5 mi)
- Building access
- Contact Program
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Northwell School of Health Sciences?
Northwell School of Health 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.
Where is Northwell School of Health Sciences and how do you get there?
The school is at 53-16 Northern Boulevard, Queens. Subway: 7 to 61 St-Woodside (0.1 mi); 7 to 52 St (0.4 mi); 7 to 69 St (0.5 mi).
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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