Townsend Harris High School

149-11 Melbourne Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,322 students in grades 9-12, Townsend Harris High School ranks in the top 5% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Townsend Harris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Townsend Harris High School's student population of 1,322 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,322 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Townsend Harris High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townsend Harris High School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#185 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Townsend Harris High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Townsend Harris High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Townsend Harris High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
57%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Townsend Harris High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Townsend Harris High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Townsend Harris High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Townsend Harris High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Townsend Harris High School's ranking?
Townsend Harris High School is ranked #185 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Townsend Harris High School often compared to?
Townsend Harris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Lewis 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 46% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Townsend Harris High School?
The graduation rate of Townsend Harris High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Townsend Harris High School?
1,322 students attend Townsend Harris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Townsend Harris High School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Harris High School?
Townsend Harris High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Townsend Harris High School offer ?
Townsend Harris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Townsend Harris High School part of?
Townsend Harris High School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.

School Reviews

1   8/25/2023
I want to get admission to your school so can you give me an exception to come to your country and study in your school to get a proper education in your [rank] number 1 school?
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Madina Zaman
4   6/16/2023
how's the basketball in the high school?
- Posted by Parent - Theresa Haywood

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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