"Queens High School Partners with Healthcare Leaders to Prepare Students for Careers"

A new high school, the Northwell School of Health Sciences, is being built in Woodside, Queens, with a focus on preparing students for careers in health care, thanks to a multi-million dollar donation from Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The school will offer a Career and Technical Education program and plans to open for the 2025-2026 school year, aiming to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for well-paying jobs in health care fields such as diagnostic medicine, physical therapy, mental health, and nursing. The investment will cover start-up costs, teacher recruitment, curriculum development, and more, with the goal of addressing the growing demand for health care professionals and easing high school overcrowding in Queens.