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#370 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 8% in state

Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria

High School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Long Island City, NY

A New York City Geographic District #30 high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

23-15 NEWTOWN AVE, Long Island City, NY 11105

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 79% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation26.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1

Students at Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
91%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 83Excellent Transit
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$100,306

Median home value

$1,089,000

Median rent

$2,211/mo

College educated

54.6%

Homeownership

24%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
0 boys'·7 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Demetrios SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.4 mi476Compare →
Long Island City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.6 mi1,860Compare →
St John's Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2private9–120.8 mi624Compare →
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–121.0 mi856Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#2 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.

Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria

Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 574 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria

What grades does Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria serve?

Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?

Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?

The student-teacher ratio at Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria rank in NY?

Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria ranks #370 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria's MySchoolScout rating?

Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria a charter school?

No, Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria a Title I school?

No, Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria?

77.4% of students at Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria 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
574
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 11105)
38,507
Area average commute
39.7 min
Area median age
36.2
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 11105; 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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