Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Maspeth High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maspeth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Maspeth High School's student population of 1,066 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maspeth High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maspeth High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
21%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maspeth High School's ranking?
Maspeth High School is ranked #7 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maspeth High School often compared to?
Maspeth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Townsend Harris High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maspeth High School?
The graduation rate of Maspeth High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Maspeth High School?
1,066 students attend Maspeth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Maspeth High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maspeth High School?
Maspeth High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maspeth High School offer ?
Maspeth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maspeth High School part of?
Maspeth High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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