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#1867 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 39% in state

William Cullen Bryant 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 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

48-10 31ST AVE, Long Island City, NY 11103

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2021)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+41.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism60%

Students at William Cullen Bryant High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (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

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William Cullen Bryant 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 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 67Bikeable

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

Median income

$92,787

Median home value

$1,003,500

Median rent

$2,120/mo

College educated

52.4%

Homeownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·7 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

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Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.8 mi856Compare →
Monsignor Mcclancy Memorial High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0private9–120.8 mi710Compare →
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Baccalaureate School for Global EducationEnrollment path unverified7.77–120.9 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#26 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.

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

About William Cullen Bryant High School

William Cullen Bryant High School is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 1,959 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,867 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William Cullen Bryant High School

What grades does William Cullen Bryant High School serve?

William Cullen Bryant High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend William Cullen Bryant High School?

William Cullen Bryant High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,959 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Cullen Bryant High School?

The student-teacher ratio at William Cullen Bryant High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Cullen Bryant High School rank in NY?

William Cullen Bryant High School ranks #1,867 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is William Cullen Bryant High School's MySchoolScout rating?

William Cullen Bryant High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 William Cullen Bryant High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Cullen Bryant High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is William Cullen Bryant High School a charter school?

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

Is William Cullen Bryant High School a Title I school?

No, William Cullen Bryant High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Cullen Bryant High School?

88.2% of students at William Cullen Bryant 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
1,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
144
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 11103)
35,357
Area average commute
41.5 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 11103; 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

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