Serving 2,383 students in grades 9-12, Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Fiorello H Laguardia High School's student population of 2,383 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 0.76, which is more 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
#7 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
39%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiorello H Laguardia High School's ranking?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is ranked #7 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
The graduation rate of Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
2,383 students attend Fiorello H Laguardia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fiorello H Laguardia High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fiorello H Laguardia High School offer ?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fiorello H Laguardia High School part of?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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