Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Queens High School's student population of 291 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens High School is 0.50, 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
#1732 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens High School's ranking?
Queens High School is ranked #1732 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens High School often compared to?
Queens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flushing High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens High School?
The graduation rate of Queens High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Queens High School?
291 students attend Queens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Queens High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens High School?
Queens High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens High School offer ?
Queens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens High School part of?
Queens High School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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