Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College is a public high school located on the campus of LaGuardia Community College in the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens, New York City. MCHS houses approximately 500 students in 45-35 Van Dam Street, the former L building of LaGuardia College's campus.
Serving 440 students in grades 9-12, Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College serves a large attendance zone in Long Island City, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.6 miles from the school to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 24.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College's student population of 440 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Rankings
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College 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 Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College is 0.42, 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
#1058 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
75%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Sports, White, Black, Green, Red
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College's ranking?
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College is ranked #1058 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College often compared to?
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community Collegeis 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College?
The graduation rate of Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College?
440 students attend Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College?
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College offer ?
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College part of?
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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