Serving 1,860 students in grades 9-12, Long Island City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,860 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Long Island City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Island City High School is 0.45, 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Island City High School?
The graduation rate of Long Island City High School is 85%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Long Island City High School?
1,860 students attend Long Island City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Long Island City High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Island City High School?
Long Island City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Island City High School offer ?
Long Island City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Island City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,860 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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