Serving 2,141 students in grades 9-12, Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,141 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
The graduation rate of Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
2,141 students attend Fiorello H Laguardia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fiorello H Laguardia High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fiorello H Laguardia High School offer ?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fiorello H Laguardia High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,141 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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