Grover Cleveland High School is a large, comprehensive high school in Ridgewood, Queens. Grover Cleveland High School, Bayside High School, Samuel J. Tilden High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, ...
Serving 1,711 students in grades 9-12, Grover Cleveland High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 86% 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: 1,711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Grover Cleveland High School serves an attendance zone of approximately 4.3 square miles in Ridgewood, NY, with most students living within a 1.4-mile average distance from the school and a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grover Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grover Cleveland High School's student population of 1,711 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,711 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Motto
At Grover Cleveland High School, we are committed to providing a rigorous, engaging, relevant education that equips students for the academic and professional challenges of the 21st Century.
School Rankings
Grover Cleveland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grover Cleveland High School is 0.44, 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
#2052 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grover Cleveland High School's ranking?
Grover Cleveland High School is ranked #2052 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grover Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Grover Cleveland High School is 84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Grover Cleveland High School?
1,711 students attend Grover Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Grover Cleveland High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grover Cleveland High School?
Grover Cleveland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grover Cleveland High School offer ?
Grover Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grover Cleveland High School part of?
Grover Cleveland High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
In what neighborhood is Grover Cleveland High School located?
Grover Cleveland High School is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Ridgewood, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Flushing.
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