The Baccalaureate School for Global Education is a New York City public high school located in the Astoria section of Queens, New York. BSGE was established in 2002. It serves a student body of about 400 students between the 7th and 12th grades.
Serving 523 students in grades 7-12, Baccalaureate School For Global Education ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The Baccalaureate School for Global Education serves a large attendance zone in Astoria, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of up to 25.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baccalaureate School For Global Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Baccalaureate School For Global Education's student population of 523 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Baccalaureate School For Global Education ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baccalaureate School For Global Education is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
37%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Sting
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baccalaureate School For Global Education's ranking?
Baccalaureate School For Global Education is ranked #32 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Baccalaureate School For Global Education often compared to?
Baccalaureate School For Global Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Bard High School Early College Queens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baccalaureate School For Global Education?
The graduation rate of Baccalaureate School For Global Education is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Baccalaureate School For Global Education?
523 students attend Baccalaureate School For Global Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Baccalaureate School For Global Education students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baccalaureate School For Global Education?
Baccalaureate School For Global Education has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baccalaureate School For Global Education offer ?
Baccalaureate School For Global Education offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Baccalaureate School For Global Education part of?
Baccalaureate School For Global Education is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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