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John Bowne High School

63 25 Main Street Queens, NY 11367
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63 25 Main Street
Queens, NY 11367
Flushing
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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 7 Above Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1216 / 2400
Average
Regents English
72%
Average
Regents Mathematics
54%
Average
Regents Science
56%
Average
Regents History
58%
Average
Regents Rate
52%
Average
10-Credit Rate
81%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 166.0 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 51.7 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 43.1 / 100
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More about John Bowne High School

Population 3,660 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 C
Avg. Attendance Rate 83%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language and Culture
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Spanish Language
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • A nationally recognized Agriculture program offering majors in the Plant and Animal Sciences
  • gifted program in Humanities
  • magnet program in Writing
  • Science Research
  • College Now
  • Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Drama
  • Literary Magazines
  • Student Union
  • Peer Mediation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership Program
Clubs
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Journalism
  • School Newspaper
  • Foreign Language
  • Junior Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps Drill Team
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Debate Team
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA)
  • Intex
  • Indo-Pak
  • Envirothon Team
  • Mock Trial
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Queensborough Community College
  • Queens College
  • LaGuardia Community College
  • Cornell University
  • State University of New York (SUNY) Cobleskill
  • SUNY Morrisville
Community Organization Partners
  • Doshi Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Community Mediation Services
  • Child Center
  • Outward Bound
  • Globe Program
Corporate Partners
  • Scotts Miracle-Gro
  • Con Edison
Sports
  • Equestrian Team
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