Serving 643 students in grades 9-12, Bard High School Early College Queens ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bard High School Early College Queens serves an attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in Long Island City, NY, with most students living about 11.6 miles from the school and a typical drive taking 20 to 30 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone reaches up to 24.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bard High School Early College Queens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bard High School Early College Queens's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bard High School Early College Queens ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bard High School Early College Queens is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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)28.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard High School Early College Queens's ranking?
Bard High School Early College Queens is ranked #952 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bard High School Early College Queens often compared to?
Bard High School Early College Queensis often viewed alongside schools like Baccalaureate School For Global Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bard High School Early College Queens?
The graduation rate of Bard High School Early College Queens is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bard High School Early College Queens?
643 students attend Bard High School Early College Queens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Bard High School Early College Queens students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bard High School Early College Queens?
Bard High School Early College Queens has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bard High School Early College Queens offer ?
Bard High School Early College Queens offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bard High School Early College Queens part of?
Bard High School Early College Queens is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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