Serving 626 students in grades 6-12, Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert F. Wagner Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology serves a broad attendance zone in Long Island City, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 11.6 miles, while the furthest edge reaches up to 24.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Motto
Practice Intellectual Curiosity
School Rankings
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology 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 Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology is 0.53, 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
#1106 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
66%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
12%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology's ranking?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology is ranked #1106 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology often compared to?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology?
The graduation rate of Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology?
626 students attend Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology offer ?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology part of?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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