Francis Lewis High School
Francis Lewis High School serves 4,541 students in grades 9-12.
Francis Lewis High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Francis Lewis High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Francis Lewis High School's student population of 4,541 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 232 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 4,541 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 232 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Francis Lewis High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Francis Lewis High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #293 out of 4239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 56% | 9% |
Hispanic | 21% | 27% |
Black | 6% | 17% |
White | 16% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #26 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Francis Lewis High School is Queens School Of Inquiry (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Junior High School 216 George J Ryan (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresh Meadows Junior High School 216 George J Ryan Math: 79% | Reading: 79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,458 student10
0.3 miles
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005 0.3 6-8 1,458 - Fresh Meadows P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows Math: 76% | Reading: 71%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 949 students10
0.5 miles
174-10 67th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2243 0.5 PK-5 949 - Fresh Meadows P.S. Q004 Special Education School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.7 miles
196-35 Peck Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916 0.7 PK-5 387 - Fresh Meadows P.S. 26 Rufus King Math: 70% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
0.8 miles
195-02 69th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 464-4505 0.8 PK-5 705
School Reviews
5 Everything is awesome, everyone is so nice and the teacher treat you like parents,music field is awesome but first you have to do one year of music history then you can join band,guitar,or chorus , I just wish I can get in to choir and it is so hard and art which is my least favorite and in gym you get to pick what sport you want to be in and make sure you like that sport
Good luck Incoming Freshmen's
Best Wishes
Sadat Rahman - Posted by Student/Alumni - sadat |
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