Newcomers High School

Newcomers High School serves 1,445 students in grades 9-12 in Long Island City, Queens. This regular public high school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 110 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,267 out of 4,758 high schools statewide, placing it in the 31st percentile among New York schools.

While this indicates room for academic growth, the school's manageable class sizes may provide opportunities for more individualized attention and support for students. Newcomers High School is situated in the vibrant Long Island City neighborhood, an area experiencing significant development and growth. The surrounding community in ZIP code 11101 reflects a well-educated population, with 62% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood shows economic diversity, with a median household income of $109,625 and a poverty rate of 13.8%. Median home values reach $1,011,200, reflecting the area's desirability and ongoing transformation. The school operates within one of New York City's most dynamic neighborhoods, where students can experience the energy of urban development while being part of a large city educational environment that serves over 34,000 residents in the immediate area.