Serving 1,924 students in grades 9-12, Long Island City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Island City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Long Island City High School's student population of 1,924 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,924 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Island City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Island City High School is 0.48, 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
#2490 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
71%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Island City High School's ranking?
Long Island City High School is ranked #2490 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Long Island City High School often compared to?
Long Island City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baccalaureate School For Global Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Island City High School?
The graduation rate of Long Island City High School is 85%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Long Island City High School?
1,924 students attend Long Island City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Long Island City High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Island City High School?
Long Island City High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Island City High School offer ?
Long Island City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Island City High School part of?
Long Island City High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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