Is Benjamin N Cardozo High School a good school?

Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks 686 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benjamin N Cardozo High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,100 students attended Benjamin N Cardozo High School.

What is the racial makeup of Benjamin N Cardozo High School?

Students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School are 42% Asian, 24% Hispanic, 21% African American, 9% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Benjamin N Cardozo High School?

Benjamin N Cardozo High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ps 203 Oakland Gardens Elementary : Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell Elementary : Ps 213 Carl Ullman School (The) Elementary : Ps 221 North Hills School (The) Elementary : Ps 46 Alley Pond Elementary : Ps 94 David D Porter Elementary : Ps 98 Douglaston School (The) Middle : Junior High School 67 Louis Pasteur

Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Summary:

Benjamin N Cardozo High School is a large public high school located in Bayside, New York, serving around 3,100 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #26, which is ranked 182 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has made some improvements in recent years, it faces several challenges. Benjamin N Cardozo High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York high schools over the past decade, typically ranking between 600-700 out of around 1,200 high schools, and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students performing better than Hispanic and White students, and English Language Learners and Homeless students performing relatively well, but Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing below average. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84-90%, which is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 1-10% in the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Benjamin N Cardozo High School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 33-38%, significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the same district, such as Bayside High School and Francis Lewis High School, generally perform better than Benjamin N Cardozo High School, with higher rankings, graduation rates, and academic performance. This may be due in part to the fact that Benjamin N Cardozo High School has a relatively high percentage of students (around 70%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds, which can contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

57-00 223rd St
Bayside, NY 11364

(718) 279-6500

District: New York City Geographic District #26

SchoolDigger Rank:
686^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,116

Feeder schools for Benjamin N Cardozo High School:

Elementary:	Ps 203 Oakland Gardens
	Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
	Ps 213 Carl Ullman School (The)
	Ps 221 North Hills School (The)
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	Ps 46 Alley Pond
	Ps 94 David D Porter
	Ps 98 Douglaston School (The)
Middle:	Junior High School 67 Louis Pasteur

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 3,100

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.7%

Hispanic:

24.5%

African American:

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks worse than 55.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #26. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Benjamin N Cardozo High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (41.7%), Hispanic (24.5%), African American (21.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin N Cardozo High School is 16.5. 3 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Benjamin N Cardozo High School employs 187.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin N Cardozo High School is $13,116, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #26!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benjamin N Cardozo High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin N Cardozo High School 686^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Benjamin N Cardozo High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #26:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #26 182^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benjamin N Cardozo High School

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	63.82	320^th	935	65.8%
2006	58.51	477^th	986	51.6%
2007	61.02	434^th	1002	56.7%
2008	58.26	509^th	1027	50.4%
2009	56.79	524^th	1086	51.7%
2010	53.19	586^th	1117	47.5%
2011	52.30	635^th	1165	45.5%
2012	55.63	612^th	1198	48.9%
2013	55.88	622^nd	1217	48.9%
2014	50.17	648^th	1237	47.6%
2015	49.25	676^th	1255	46.1%
2016	50.89	634^th	1255	49.5%
2017	53.18	592^nd	1221	51.5%
2018	53.21	626^th	1210	48.3%
2019	58.03	573^rd	1207	52.5%
2022	50.13	626^th	1190	47.4%
2023	45.91	677^th	1228	44.9%
2024	46.37	686^th	1242	44.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	78.50	24^th	157	84.7%
2019	58.03	74^th	165	55.2%
2022	44.41	131^st	212	38.2%
2023	39.01	183^rd	272	32.7%
2024	39.16	205^th	306	33.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	59.71	168^th	546	69.2%
2019	79.98	55^th	565	90.3%
2022	63.47	102^nd	481	78.8%
2023	61.34	145^th	583	75.1%
2024	71.45	94^th	637	85.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.31	525^th	1095	52.1%
2019	56.42	422^nd	1132	62.7%
2022	40.68	563^rd	1038	45.8%
2023	34.99	715^th	1130	36.7%
2024	38.34	661^st	1144	42.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	55.72	490^th	1154	57.5%
2019	61.33	396^th	1179	66.4%
2022	53.09	488^th	1101	55.7%
2023	47.10	589^th	1155	49.0%
2024	46.98	597^th	1170	49.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.93	131^st	498	73.7%
2019	55.73	176^th	493	64.3%
2022	69.23	54^th	389	86.1%
2023	65.26	94^th	531	82.3%
2024	65.85	100^th	564	82.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	54.36	600^th	1176	49.0%
2019	59.45	540^th	1193	54.7%
2022	48.65	629^th	1155	45.5%
2023	46.91	659^th	1197	44.9%
2024	45.95	694^th	1219	43.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.76	646^th	1176	45.1%
2019	54.24	587^th	1190	50.7%
2022	50.06	602^nd	1154	47.8%
2023	42.74	686^th	1191	42.4%
2024	47.18	657^th	1211	45.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.44	229^th	426	46.2%
2019	53.48	249^th	447	44.3%
2022	50.68	216^th	386	44.0%
2023	50.32	233^rd	424	45.0%
2024	51.61	225^th	426	47.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.17	245^th	679	63.9%
2019	59.84	236^th	686	65.6%
2022	49.33	255^th	593	57.0%
2023	42.85	340^th	671	49.3%
2024	39.77	398^th	690	42.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.44	378^th	791	52.2%
2019	60.32	286^th	815	64.9%
2022	43.34	409^th	760	46.2%
2023	35.42	513^th	851	39.7%
2024	36.03	534^th	865	38.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.52	21^st	43	51.2%
2019	53.26	18^th	46	60.9%
2022	48.06	16^th	28	42.9%
2023	42.82	23^rd	41	43.9%
2024	53.21	19^th	41	53.7%

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Rank History for White students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.07	542^nd	765	29.2%
2019	41.80	515^th	793	35.1%
2022	35.20	546^th	738	26.0%
2023	23.93	650^th	776	16.2%
2024	26.08	638^th	781	18.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a citizen
Sunday, February 10, 2019

I'm an alumnus. I do however Wonder what happened to the test scores between 2010 and 2011 not returning them to the highs of 2010 Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

My son goes to this school and over 4K students are crazy. It is difficult for them to learn and get attention from teachers. Every time when students switch classes, they always say "Here comes 42nd Street again", students were unable to get across the hallway. Also, drugs are a big problem too, many students are selling drugs inside the school. Ever since many schools were closed and forced into one school, it became a disaster. I believe Mayor had used up all the money for his helicopter and personal property. Cardozo used to be one of the best school, now one of the low end school with drugs all over. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, February 10, 2012

I am currently a senior at this school and I've attended this school since I was a freshman, so you can trust me when I say that this is the one of the best schools in Queens, NY. There is a wide variety of classes to choose from and at many different levels: regular, honors, Davinci (for math and science only), AP. You can always challenge yourself. Also, the teachers for the most part are good and knowledgeable! If you are having trouble in class, many of the teachers are willing to tutor you during their break. This school really tries its best to prepare its students for the regents exam. During the Spring term, students may stay after school twice a week for extra regents help. These extra regents help classes are free and taught by actual teachers. If that's not enough, students having trouble in a class may sign up get tutored by an Arista student in the library during their free period. Arista is a special program at Cardozo for the students excelling in their classes and willing to commit hours to community service.

There are many different types of students at Cardozo. It is very diverse. There are students from all nationalities and religions. Everyone gets along here! The school is also not at all separated into their own cliques. Everyone hangs out with each other despite nationality or popularity. From what I can see, hardly any bullying happens.

There are many clubs and teams at Cardozo, from the Badminton Club to Red Cross Club to Chess Club . . . you name it! And if you don't find your club on the list, you can start the club yourself! Many of the teams at Cardozo are also the best in the city. For instance, Cardozo's Science Olympiad Team always places first, second, or third place; above prestigious schools like Stuyvesant. Our athletics are great also, especially the boys' basketball team and girls' volleyball team. The school has great school spirit. During its major sporting events, Cardozo's mascot the bulldog and cheerleaders will support its teams. Throughout the school year performance events are also held in the school's auditorium to showcase how talented this school is. The students' favorite performances often include dances done by members of Cardozo's recognized Dance Program. Students not part of the chorus, band, or dance program may also showoff their talent by auditioning for a spot in the Multicultural, Oh-Snap (poetry/rap open mic), Talent Show events held throughout the year. For students who would like to feel like a model, students may also sign up for Cardozo's fashion club runway event. Cardozo students could always find something to do to get involved!

This school is really safe. The security guards and deans are always around in the hallways to keep traffic flowing peacefully. Which is needed and helpful because Cardozo is crowded. Many of the security guards and deans also get along with the students and greet them in the hallways. However, they do their job very well. If you break the school rules they will give you a warning or punish you right on the spot.

Cardozo does a great job assisting students with their college application process. Cardozo hosts a College Fair every year consisting of over a hundred colleges. Students also meet with their college advisor several times to help them make the right college choice. Orientations are also given to the students about how to apply. The advisors at the college office are knowledgeable and experienced in the college process. They know what they are doing. The college office is also always open for questions.

The atmosphere outside of school is great. There are many school parks within blocks of cardozo where you can play handball or basketball. There are also nice hangout places a block away from Cardozo, like McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, etc.

Hope you found this review helpful. Good luck! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, December 26, 2011

benjamin cardozo is an excellent school and i can't wait for my child to be enrolled into it . Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, April 17, 2010

I am a freshman at this school currently, and it is a great school. It is so welcoming and great. Once you get to know everyone including teachers and students, they're all caring and considerate. =] Close Quote

Enrollment information for Benjamin N Cardozo High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1656	515	781	245	2	n/a	n/a	0	3199
1990	1611	424	802	270	3	n/a	n/a	0	3110
1991	1685	436	880	279	1	n/a	n/a	0	3281
1992	1737	463	981	304	2	n/a	n/a	0	3487
1993	1705	447	1014	342	2	n/a	n/a	0	3510
1994	1700	425	1084	368	9	n/a	n/a	0	3586
1995	1518	465	1236	403	10	n/a	n/a	0	3632
1996	1518	465	1236	403	10	n/a	n/a	0	3632
1997	1530	532	1349	442	5	n/a	n/a	0	3858
1998	1559	605	1435	456	9	n/a	n/a	0	4064
1999	1566	674	1441	452	7	n/a	n/a	0	4140
2000	1512	741	1520	433	7	n/a	n/a	0	4213
2001	1373	777	1543	445	0	n/a	n/a	0	4138
2002	1109	745	1641	474	3	n/a	n/a	0	3972
2003	1109	745	1641	474	3	n/a	n/a	0	3972
2004	965	778	1737	499	4	n/a	n/a	0	3983
2005	975	796	1907	562	5	n/a	n/a	0	4245
2006	883	720	1878	556	5	n/a	n/a	0	4042
2007	865	760	1932	591	7	n/a	n/a	0	4155
2008	782	709	1799	610	7	n/a	n/a	0	3907
2009	735	743	1846	642	4	n/a	n/a	0	3970
2010	2448	755	1888	680	4	n/a	n/a	0	5775
2011	698	750	1865	736	14	0	0	0	4063
2012	657	719	1786	727	17	3	3	0	3912
2013	600	728	1691	716	22	3	14	0	3774
2014	581	676	1623	705	23	0	25	0	3633
2015	522	712	1543	691	22	0	20	0	3510
2016	534	774	1599	707	22	0	29	0	3665
2017	541	784	1607	742	25	11	31	0	3741
2018	507	817	1559	757	28	10	34	0	3712
2019	489	778	1518	756	26	13	37	0	3617
2020	445	748	1437	735	30	20	35	0	3450
2021	408	729	1429	757	31	17	39	0	3410
2022	348	699	1357	768	38	20	43	0	3273
2023	276	656	1292	759	38	17	61	1	3100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin N Cardozo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	3199	149.4	21.4	n/a
1990	3110	145.8	21.3	n/a
1991	3281	145.9	22.4	n/a
1992	3487	149.9	23.2	n/a
1993	3510	153.8	22.8	n/a
1994	3586	147.2	24.4	n/a
1995	3632	142.4	25.5	n/a
1996	3632	142.4	25.5	n/a
1997	3858	150.8	25.6	15.3
1998	4064	165.9	24.5	14.2
1999	4140	190.2	21.8	13.8
2000	4213	186.9	22.5	13.2
2001	4138	188.0	22.0	17.3
2002	3972	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	3972	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	3983	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	4245	n/a	n/a	0
2006	4042	189.0	21.4	18.7
2007	4155	192.0	21.6	23.1
2008	3907	193.6	20.2	22.4
2009	3970	175.2	22.7	0
2010	5775	173.9	33.2	n/a
2011	4063	168.8	24.0	47.9
2012	3912	167.5	23.3	47.6
2013	3774	166.7	22.6	1.9
2014	3633	157.0	23.1	53.9
2015	3510	143.0	24.5	55.8
2016	3665	147.0	24.9	59
2017	3741	165.7	22.5	48.9
2018	3712	164.6	22.5	66.9
2019	3617	176.8	20.4	62.2
2020	3450	201.7	17.1	66.8
2021	3410	193.4	17.6	69
2022	3273	188.5	17.3	70.3
2023	3100	187.1	16.5	71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benjamin N Cardozo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	3199	149.4	21.4	n/a
1990	3110	145.8	21.3	n/a
1991	3281	145.9	22.4	n/a
1992	3487	149.9	23.2	n/a
1993	3510	153.8	22.8	n/a
1994	3586	147.2	24.4	n/a
1995	3632	142.4	25.5	n/a
1996	3632	142.4	25.5	n/a
1997	3858	150.8	25.6	15.3
1998	4064	165.9	24.5	14.2
1999	4140	190.2	21.8	13.8
2000	4213	186.9	22.5	13.2
2001	4138	188.0	22.0	17.3
2002	3972	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	3972	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	3983	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	4245	n/a	n/a	0
2006	4042	189.0	21.4	18.7
2007	4155	192.0	21.6	23.1
2008	3907	193.6	20.2	22.4
2009	3970	175.2	22.7	0
2010	5775	173.9	33.2	n/a
2011	4063	168.8	24.0	47.9
2012	3912	167.5	23.3	47.6
2013	3774	166.7	22.6	1.9
2014	3633	157.0	23.1	53.9
2015	3510	143.0	24.5	55.8
2016	3665	147.0	24.9	59
2017	3741	165.7	22.5	48.9
2018	3712	164.6	22.5	66.9
2019	3617	176.8	20.4	62.2
2020	3450	201.7	17.1	66.8
2021	3410	193.4	17.6	69
2022	3273	188.5	17.3	70.3
2023	3100	187.1	16.5	71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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