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#1362 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 29% in state

Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology

High School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Long Island City, NY

A New York City Geographic District #24 high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

47-07 30TH PL, Long Island City, NY 11101

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+31.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation39%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism63.6%

Students at Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 79Very 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
39% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Academy of Finance and EnterpriseEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.2 mi827Compare →
Bard High School Early College QueensEnrollment path unverified9.29–120.2 mi670Compare →
High School of Applied CommunicationsEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.2 mi412Compare →
International High School at Laguardia Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.2 mi464Compare →

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 #24

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#19 of 56
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.

Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology

Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 626 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,362 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology

What grades does Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology serve?

Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology?

Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology rank in NY?

Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology ranks #1,362 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology a charter school?

No, Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology a Title I school?

No, Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology?

79.4% of students at Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
626
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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