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John Bowne High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Flushing, NY

A New York City Geographic District #25 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

63-25 MAIN ST, Flushing, NY 11367

  • Math 80% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation30.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.7%

Students at John Bowne High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency80%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 36 points since 2018, to 54% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John Bowne High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,804

Median home value

$519,800

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

45.7%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11367; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Townsend Harris High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.09–120.3 mi1,333Compare →
Mesivta Yesodei YeshurunPrivate · tuition7.0private9–120.7 mi143Compare →
East-west School of International StudiesEnrollment path unverified7.76–120.8 mi685Compare →
Midrash L'man AchaiPrivate · tuition6.2private8–120.8 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #25

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#38 of 46
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

John Bowne High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Bowne High School

John Bowne High School is a public high school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 2,741 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,402 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about John Bowne High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

John Bowne High School is a public high school located in Flushing, Queens, New York City, adjacent to Queens College of the City University of New York 2. The institution opened in 1964 and is named after John Bowne, a Quaker advocate for religious freedom 2. It serves an enrollment of nearly four thousand students 2. The school identifies itself as a multicultural community that emphasizes critical thinking and global awareness 1. Academically, it offers seven specialized academies, including programs in agriculture, creative arts, writing, computer science, law, visual arts, STEM, and health and nutritional sciences 12. The school also supports student development through more than 25 sports teams 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.johnbowne.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Bowne High School

What grades does John Bowne High School serve?

John Bowne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Bowne High School?

John Bowne High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,741 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Bowne High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Bowne High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Bowne High School rank in NY?

John Bowne High School ranks #2,402 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is John Bowne High School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Bowne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John Bowne High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Bowne High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is John Bowne High School a charter school?

No, John Bowne High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Bowne High School a Title I school?

No, John Bowne High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Bowne High School?

80.3% of students at John Bowne High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
208
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.7%
Phone
(718) 263-1919
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 11367)
42,210
Area average commute
44.1 min
Area median age
35.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11367; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2020–21NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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