For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,044 students in Flushing, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Flushing, NY are Townsend Harris High School, Queens High School For Language Studies and Veritas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flushing, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Flushing have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Flushing, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Townsend Harris High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Flushing, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Townsend Harris High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
149-11 Melbourne Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 575-5580
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 575-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #22.
Queens High School For Language Studies
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35-01 Union St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7530
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Veritas Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35-01 Union St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7530
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34-65 192nd St
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 461-2219
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 461-2219
Grades: 6-12
| 626 students
Rank: #55.
East-west School Of International Studies
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-0009
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-0009
Grades: 6-12
| 671 students
Rank: #66.
Flushing High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35-01 Union St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7500
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,503 students
Rank: #77.
North Queens Community High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141-25 77th Rd
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 380-1650
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 380-1650
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #88.
Queens High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138-11 35th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 463-3111
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 463-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Flushing International High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
144-80 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 463-2348
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 463-2348
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
John Bowne High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
63-25 Main St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-1919
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-1919
Grades: 9-12
| 3,068 students
Flushing, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
De La Salle Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
43-45 Robinson St
Flushing, NY 11355
Flushing, NY 11355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Flushing, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Flushing, NY include Townsend Harris High School, Queens High School For Language Studies and Veritas Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Flushing, NY?
10 public high schools are located in Flushing, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Flushing, NY?
Flushing, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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