Flushing High School is a four-year public high school in Flushing, in the New York City borough of Queens. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 1,650 students in grades 9-12, Flushing High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Flushing High School serves an area of approximately 6 square miles in Flushing, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flushing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Flushing High School's student population of 1,650 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Flushing High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flushing High School is 0.47, which is less 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
#3701 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, Black
School Mascot
Red Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flushing High School's ranking?
Flushing High School is ranked #3701 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flushing High School?
The graduation rate of Flushing High School is 88%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Flushing High School?
1,650 students attend Flushing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Flushing High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flushing High School?
Flushing High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Flushing High School offer ?
Flushing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Flushing High School part of?
Flushing High School is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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