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Newcomers 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 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

28-01 41ST AVE, Long Island City, NY 11101

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation10.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism59.1%

Students at Newcomers High School score 64% 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 Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (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

81%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Newcomers 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$116,807

Median home value

$995,500

Median rent

$2,740/mo

College educated

65.4%

Homeownership

16%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
2 boys'·0 girls'·2 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
Gotham Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–100.0 mi165Compare →
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Energy Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–120.4 mi495Compare →
Academy of Finance and EnterpriseEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.5 mi827Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #30

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#38 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.

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

About Newcomers High School

Newcomers High School is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 1,445 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,811 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newcomers High School

What grades does Newcomers High School serve?

Newcomers High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newcomers High School?

Newcomers High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newcomers High School rank in NY?

Newcomers High School ranks #2,811 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Newcomers High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newcomers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Newcomers High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcomers High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Newcomers High School a charter school?

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

Is Newcomers High School a Title I school?

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

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

81.0% of students at Newcomers 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
1,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.1%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 11101)
39,007
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
33.4
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 11101; 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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