In 2024, the U.S. News & World Report ranked QHSS as the #1 high school in New York State and #25 nationwide.[6] According to the 2023-2024 school performance dashboard, the school enjoys high percentile graduation rates, test scores, advanced course participation rates, and attendance statistics compared to other NYCDOE high schools[7], however, the school quality snapshot of the same school year found that teachers at the high school had significantly deteriorated trust in the school's leadership.[8][9]
Academics
QHSS places an emphasis on the sciences and mathematics as part of its college-preparatory curriculum. The curriculum is centered about the Regents and Advanced Placement exams; the school generates some of the highest test scores in the country.[10] As a New York City Department of Education high school, QHSS requires 44 credits to graduate with a New York State Regents diploma. Requirements for the Advanced Regents Diploma are set by New York State.
Some students participate in mentorships and internships to develop research projects presented in various fairs and symposiums throughout the US, including the International Science and Engineering Fair.[11]
Extracurriculars
The school features a wide variety of extracurriculars, including many clubs and a few sports teams. These clubs may vary from year-to-year as many of them are extremely new. These clubs include QHSS Alchemists, QHSS Music Makers, Key Club, Model UN, Robotics Club, Asian American Association, Veritas Literary Magazine, Amnesty International, Esports Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, No Place For Hate, Chess Club, Muslim Student Association, QHSS ACT!, CardinalFOSS, American Red Cross, Green Team and QHSS Bookworms.[12]
In June 2006, founding principal Brian Jetter retired, and Jie Zhang took his place.[14] In June 2011, Principal Jie Zhang was transferred to Stuyvesant High School, and Dr. David Marmor took her place. Dr. Marmor left after the 2012–13 school year and the position was then held by Lenneen Gibson as Principal until October 2016, where she was then temporarily replaced by B.D. Anthony. The principal is now Ana De Jesus, who became principal in November 2016.
March 2022 bomb scare
On Monday, March 7, 2022, an anonymous caller sent a bomb threat to York College, which the high school's campus resides on.[15] Students were evacuated around 11am to a local high school.
June 2025 assistant principal allegations
In June 2025, the New York Post reported that an assistant principal at QHSS was accused of sexually harassing multiple female students. The Department of Education stated that the administrator was reassigned pending investigation.[16]
In the New York City Department of Education’s 2024 School Quality Guide, QHSS scored significantly below citywide averages on measures of teacher–principal trust. Only 28% of teachers reported trust in the principal, compared to a citywide average of 81%. On teacher influence in school decision-making, QHSS scored 33%, compared to 68% citywide, and on instructional leadership 40%, compared to 84% citywide.[18]
Facilities
The school collaborates with York College in an agreement that allows the high school students to access campus facilities including the library, science and computer labs, theater, cafeteria, and physical education building. QHSS is housed on the second floor of the college's science building.[14]
In 2025, the New York Post reported that students, parents, and faculty launched a campaign to relocate QHSS to a new high school building under construction at 165-18 Hillside Avenue.[19]
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