Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, North Queens Community 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Queens Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
North Queens Community High School's student population of 95 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Queens Community High School is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥80%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Queens Community High School often compared to?
North Queens Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Townsend Harris High School, John Bowne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Queens Community High School?
The graduation rate of North Queens Community High School is 10%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Queens Community High School?
95 students attend North Queens Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of North Queens Community High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Queens Community High School?
North Queens Community High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Queens Community High School offer ?
North Queens Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Queens Community High School part of?
North Queens Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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