Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, often referred to simply as LaGuardia or "LaG", is a public high school specializing in teaching visual arts and performing arts, located near Lincoln Center in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of the Upper West Side in Manhattan, New York City.
Serving 2,141 students in grades 9-12, Fiorello H Laguardia 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 78% (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 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fiorello H Laguardia High School 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
Diversity
School Overview
Fiorello H Laguardia High School's student population of 2,141 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Fiorello H Laguardia 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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#186 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiorello H Laguardia High School's ranking?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is ranked #186 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fiorello H Laguardia High School often compared to?
Fiorello H Laguardia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Professional Performing Arts High School, Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts 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 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
The graduation rate of Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
2,141 students attend Fiorello H Laguardia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fiorello H Laguardia High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fiorello H Laguardia High School offer ?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fiorello H Laguardia High School part of?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2010
LaGuardia is among THE most prestigous Performing Arts Schools in America. it has recieved an A on its Progress Report and an outstanding on its quality overview. LaGuardia is and will continue to be the school of the millenium.
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