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Benjamin N. Cardozo High School

57 00 223 Rd Street Queens, NY 11364
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57 00 223 Rd Street
Queens, NY 11364
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In the Papers Apr 05, 4:00 AM
STEM Makes Headlines in School Newspapers

By Katina Paron

In our unscientific survey of school newspapers, we found students reporting on a huge range of issues, from robotics competitions to school health policies. Take a look at what the high school papers are saying. Read More »
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Feb 24, 7:48 PM
Track and Field Athletes Compete for Citywide Title

By Yasmeen Khan

New York City schools have two new reigning indoor track and field champions: The girls' team from Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens, and the boys' team from the Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus in Brooklyn. Athletes competed for their individual bests as well, along with a chance to move on to the state championship this weekend. Read More »
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Student Center Feb 14, 6:00 AM
A.P. Courses Kill the Fun of Learning

By Sijin Choi

A student argues that the expansion of A.P. classes, and the pressure to take as many as possible, rewards a test-obsessed approach to education and keeps students from taking more intellectually stimulating classes. Read More »
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Student Center Nov 26, 11:06 AM
The Scoop From a Survey of School Papers

By Katina Paron

Despite the fractured fall semester, high school journalists have managed to publish at least one edition of their school papers. Here's a summary of the top news from the student members of the press. Read More »
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Student Center Nov 05, 4:59 PM
Student Leaders Offer Presidential Candidates Words of Wisdom

By Yasmeen Khan

Campaigning. Compromising. Figuring out how to represent the people. Student leaders talk about what it means to be a part of student government at their schools, including one overarching rule that could serve the nation's politicians: Don't make any promises you can't keep. Read More »
  • Performance7 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 8 Above Average
7/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1540 / 2400
Above Average
Regents English
80%
Average
Regents Mathematics
74%
Above Average
Regents Science
67%
Average
Regents History
87%
Above Average
Regents Rate
78%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
88%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 213.0 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 74.2 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 75.5 / 100
Above Average
Needs Index
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More about Benjamin N. Cardozo High School

Population 3,912 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 92%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • United States History
  • World History
Language Classes
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • DaVinci Science and Math Institute
  • Law and Humanities Institute
  • Performing Dance
  • Intel Science Research
  • Math Team for New York State Math League
  • Math Research
  • Senior Thesis
  • Band
  • Orchestra
  • Chorus
  • Guitar
  • Mock Trial
  • Bridge to Medicine
  • Weill Cornell Medical School Youth Scholar Program
  • Saturday Science Seminar Program
  • Queens College Summer Science Program
  • Community Service
  • Leaders
Clubs
  • Debate
  • Mock Trial
  • Step Team
  • Table Tennis
  • Science Olympiad
  • Fitness Team
  • 4-H
  • Badminton
  • Black Student Union
  • Chess
  • Cricket
  • French
  • Gospel Choir
  • Gay Straight Alliance
  • Jewish Student Union
  • Korean
  • Chinese
  • Muslim Students Association
  • Christian Seekers
  • Key
  • South Asian Culture
  • Stage Crew
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Arista
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Joyce Theater
  • Alvin Ailey Dance Company
Higher Education Partnerships
  • St. John's University
  • Queens College
  • Queensborough Community College
  • John Jay College
  • Columbia University (Honors Science Program)
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • New York Blood Center
Community Organization Partners
  • Gateway
  • PENCIL Partnership/NY Jets
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