Townsend Harris High School

Townsend Harris High School serves 1,333 students in grades 9-12 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens. This regular public high school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 with 91 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a relatively intimate learning environment despite its substantial enrollment. The school currently ranks #3,644 out of 4,758 high schools in New York State, placing it in the 23rd percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10.

While these rankings indicate room for academic growth, the school continues to serve its diverse student body in one of Queens' most vibrant communities. Townsend Harris is situated in ZIP code 11367, an area characterized by a median household income of $76,888 and a median home value of $631,500. The neighborhood demonstrates strong educational values, with 44% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The community maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 13.3% among its 43,286 residents. Located on Melbourne Avenue in Flushing, the school operates within one of New York City's most culturally diverse and economically dynamic neighborhoods, where families value education and community engagement in this bustling Queens setting.