Serving 4,406 students in grades 9-12, Francis Lewis High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 4,406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 93% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Francis Lewis High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Lewis High School is 0.56, which is less 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?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis Lewis High School?
The graduation rate of Francis Lewis High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Francis Lewis High School?
4,406 students attend Francis Lewis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Francis Lewis High School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Lewis High School?
Francis Lewis High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Francis Lewis High School offer ?
Francis Lewis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis Lewis High School part of?
Everything is awesome, everyone is so nice and the teacher treat you like parents,music field is awesome but first you have to do one year of music history then you can join band,guitar,or chorus , I just wish I can get in to choir and it is so hard and art which is my least favorite and in gym you get to pick what sport you want to be in and make sure you like that sport
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 4,406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 93% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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