Newcomers High School is a high school located in Long Island City, Queens, New York City, United States. It opened in 1995 with Lourdes Burrows as its principal; Orlando Sarmiento is the most recent principal, and was appointed in 2009.
Serving 1,445 students in grades 9-12, Newcomers High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newcomers High School's student population of 1,445 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newcomers High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcomers High School is 0.19, 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
#3281 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
90%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcomers High School's ranking?
Newcomers High School is ranked #3281 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newcomers High School often compared to?
Newcomers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Finance And Enterprise, Academy Of American Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomers High School?
The graduation rate of Newcomers High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newcomers High School?
1,445 students attend Newcomers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Newcomers High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newcomers High School offer ?
Newcomers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newcomers High School part of?
Newcomers High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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