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#779 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 16% in state

Long Island City High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Long Island City, NY

A New York City Geographic District #30 high school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14-30 BROADWAY, Long Island City, NY 11106

  • Math 83% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 89% proficient (2021)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+46.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation41%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism48.9%

Students at Long Island City High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency83%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency89%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 86% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2021*
Math
83%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 88% (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

85.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Long Island City 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 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 81Excellent Transit
  • Bike 89Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,573

Median home value

$639,200

Median rent

$2,032/mo

College educated

52.3%

Homeownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
41% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·6 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
St Demetrios SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.5 mi476Compare →
Energy Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–120.6 mi495Compare →
Young Womens Leadership School - AstoriaEnrollment path unverified8.46–120.6 mi574Compare →
Baccalaureate School for Global EducationEnrollment path unverified7.77–120.8 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

New York City Geographic District #30

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#9 of 50
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.

Long Island City High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Long Island City High School

Long Island City High School is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 1,860 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Long Island City High School

What grades does Long Island City High School serve?

Long Island City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Long Island City High School?

Long Island City High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,860 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Island City High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Long Island City High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Long Island City High School rank in NY?

Long Island City High School ranks #779 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Long Island City High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Long Island City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Long Island City High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Island City High School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Long Island City High School a charter school?

No, Long Island City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Long Island City High School a Title I school?

No, Long Island City High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Island City High School?

85.9% of students at Long Island City 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
1,860
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
159
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 11106)
40,657
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
36.4
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 11106; 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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