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QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
JAMAICA, New York · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
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Students498
Student:Teacher17.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch66%
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QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE
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Academic Calendar

In the United States, the school-year calendar is set by the local school district — not by the state or federal government. Exact start, end, and break dates for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE are determined by the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28.

Most US public schools operate on a standard August/September–May/June calendar with around 180 instructional days.

Exact calendar: set by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28. See the district/school website for confirmed dates.

Typical US Academic Year (2026–2027)

Approximate windows — dates vary by district. Confirm with QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE directly.

Fall Semester
Mid-Aug – Late Dec
Winter Break
Late Dec – Early Jan
Spring Semester
Early Jan – Late May
Spring Break
1 week in March/April
Summer Break
June – August
Ranges typical for public schools in New York. Your district calendar is the source of truth.

Typical Federal & National Holidays Observed

Most US public schools observe these federal holidays — exact day-off status varies by district.

Labor DayFirst Monday of September
Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus DaySecond Monday of October
Veterans DayNovember 11
Thanksgiving BreakThursday + Friday of 4th week of Nov
Winter BreakLate December through early January
Martin Luther King Jr. DayThird Monday of January
Presidents' DayThird Monday of February
Spring BreakOne week in March or April
Memorial DayLast Monday of May

Why We Don't Show Exact Dates

Unlike some countries with nationally-set school calendars, US school-year dates are decided by each of the roughly 13,000 school districts. Calendars also vary between traditional, year-round, and balanced-calendar schools within the same district. For the authoritative calendar of QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE, check the school's website or contact the district office.