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 427 students in grades 9-12, Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College's student population of 427 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Sports, White, Black, Green, Red
School Rankings
Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 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 0.39, which is less 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
#460 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
77%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #460 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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%.
How many students attend Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College?
427 students attend Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Middle College High School At Laguardia Community College students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% 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 School District.
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