Francis Lewis High School

Public 9-12

 58-20 Utopia Pky
       Fresh Meadows, NY  11365


(718) 281-8200

District: New York City Geographic District #26

SchoolDigger Rank:
331st of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,862 Help


Feeder schools for Francis Lewis High School:

Elementary:    Ps 162 John Golden

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  4,265

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
59.9%
Hispanic:
19.9%
White:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Francis Lewis High School ranks better than 73% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #26! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.95. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Francis Lewis High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Francis Lewis High School has the largest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #26. Student population at Francis Lewis High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (59.9%), Hispanic (19.9%), White (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis Lewis High School is 17.4, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #26! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis Lewis High School is $13,862. 3 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Francis Lewis High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis Lewis High School 331st of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Francis Lewis High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #26:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #26 175th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis Lewis High School

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Rank History for all students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.37 423rd 935 54.8%
2006 58.03 487th 986 50.6%
2007 51.73 588th 1002 41.3%
2008 49.10 636th 1027 38.1%
2009 43.82 698th 1086 35.7%
2010 51.24 618th 1117 44.7%
2011 51.49 647th 1165 44.5%
2012 63.03 474th 1198 60.4%
2013 64.27 465th 1217 61.8%
2014 58.60 505th 1237 59.2%
2015 66.60 306th 1255 75.6%
2016 64.12 348th 1255 72.3%
2017 71.55 242nd 1221 80.2%
2018 70.88 305th 1210 74.8%
2019 71.12 317th 1207 73.7%
2022 68.70 339th 1190 71.5%
2023 69.95 331st 1228 73.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.22 56th 272 79.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.30 32nd 546 94.1%
2019 86.27 35th 565 93.8%
2022 88.07 16th 481 96.7%
2023 82.11 43rd 583 92.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.82 302nd 1095 72.4%
2019 61.05 356th 1132 68.6%
2022 69.02 235th 1038 77.4%
2023 59.01 353rd 1130 68.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.21 122nd 1154 89.4%
2019 75.29 141st 1179 88.0%
2022 73.94 130th 1101 88.2%
2023 74.20 156th 1155 86.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.06 22nd 498 95.6%
2019 84.49 29th 493 94.1%
2022 79.88 29th 389 92.5%
2023 89.57 20th 531 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.52 326th 1176 72.3%
2019 70.86 315th 1193 73.6%
2022 67.72 344th 1155 70.2%
2023 71.23 322nd 1197 73.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.62 280th 1176 76.2%
2019 69.81 320th 1190 73.1%
2022 68.00 336th 1154 70.9%
2023 68.44 326th 1191 72.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.79 170th 426 60.1%
2019 63.94 183rd 447 59.1%
2022 59.52 173rd 386 55.2%
2023 64.16 157th 424 63.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 123rd 679 81.9%
2019 65.61 191st 686 72.2%
2022 67.61 144th 593 75.7%
2023 67.69 165th 671 75.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 209th 791 73.6%
2019 65.79 232nd 815 71.5%
2022 58.06 286th 760 62.4%
2023 48.37 388th 851 54.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.74 26th 41 36.6%
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Rank History for White students at Francis Lewis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.39 291st 765 62.0%
2019 61.24 272nd 793 65.7%
2022 43.21 455th 738 38.3%
2023 53.89 366th 776 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Saturday, July 21, 2018

Open Quote I was there from 1960-1964 when it first opened. The school was great the best experience I ever had from the facility and the other students. It was like a family everyone got along and cared about each other. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Open Quote Great community for students to learn and grow Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, November 10, 2016

Open Quote This school is has a variety of clubs and teams. The teachers are good and the people are good. You can make friends and they end up being nice. I am new to this school to but I like it Close Quote



Enrollment information for Francis Lewis High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1001 550 467 365 7 n/a n/a 0 2390
1990 991 501 490 417 5 n/a n/a 0 2404
1991 922 478 582 421 2 n/a n/a 0 2405
1992 934 416 772 495 5 n/a n/a 0 2622
1993 948 421 851 560 4 n/a n/a 0 2784
1994 923 417 1017 561 4 n/a n/a 0 2922
1995 1032 420 1248 527 5 n/a n/a 0 3232
1996 1032 420 1248 527 5 n/a n/a 0 3232
1997 1070 445 1268 509 5 n/a n/a 0 3297
1998 1055 426 1264 566 13 n/a n/a 0 3324
1999 1023 467 1331 596 12 n/a n/a 0 3429
2000 1006 475 1402 642 6 n/a n/a 0 3531
2001 1022 503 1536 680 4 n/a n/a 0 3745
2002 959 582 1768 737 4 n/a n/a 0 4050
2003 959 582 1768 737 4 n/a n/a 0 4050
2004 946 641 1816 765 5 n/a n/a 0 4173
2005 873 619 1970 877 6 n/a n/a 0 4345
2006 817 570 1970 874 4 n/a n/a 0 4235
2007 774 565 2144 1010 6 n/a n/a 0 4499
2008 741 542 2146 1042 5 n/a n/a 0 4476
2009 738 476 2149 1077 7 n/a n/a 0 4447
2010 3635 433 2233 1091 8 n/a n/a 0 7400
2011 666 351 2173 1016 8 0 0 0 4214
2012 640 345 2145 1002 13 9 0 0 4154
2013 620 341 2147 1000 20 12 2 0 4142
2014 573 311 2131 963 22 0 31 0 4031
2015 594 304 2237 959 24 0 55 0 4173
2016 642 297 2317 969 30 0 35 0 4290
2017 687 267 2472 932 24 26 10 0 4418
2018 715 276 2541 950 22 27 10 0 4541
2019 669 268 2518 947 15 15 37 0 4469
2020 669 233 2566 950 19 15 21 0 4473
2021 659 207 2547 919 21 15 36 0 4404
2022 584 181 2529 831 20 11 36 0 4192
2023 525 165 2554 849 20 12 140 0 4265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Francis Lewis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2390 124.4 19.2 n/a
1990 2404 121.5 19.7 n/a
1991 2405 119.1 20.1 n/a
1992 2622 111.7 23.4 n/a
1993 2784 120.5 23.1 n/a
1994 2922 120.4 24.3 n/a
1995 3232 126.0 25.7 n/a
1996 3232 126.0 25.7 n/a
1997 3297 136.5 24.2 18.7
1998 3324 146.8 22.6 18.9
1999 3429 164.5 20.8 22.8
2000 3531 176.3 20.0 29.4
2001 3745 183.0 20.5 23
2002 4050 n/a n/a n/a
2003 4050 n/a n/a n/a
2004 4173 n/a n/a n/a
2005 4345 n/a n/a 0
2006 4235 214.0 19.8 25.4
2007 4499 199.7 22.5 34.8
2008 4476 204.7 21.9 37.6
2009 4447 207.8 21.4 0
2010 7400 209.2 35.3 n/a
2011 4214 200.2 21.0 62.9
2012 4154 184.0 22.5 68.8
2013 4142 181.8 22.7 1.7
2014 4031 197.9 20.3 74.8
2015 4173 192.0 21.7 73.9
2016 4290 204.0 21.0 72.8
2017 4418 215.1 20.5 75
2018 4541 232.0 19.5 73.1
2019 4469 230.0 19.4 69.1
2020 4473 247.2 18.0 68.9
2021 4404 248.9 17.6 71.1
2022 4192 244.8 17.1 71
2023 4265 244.7 17.4 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Francis Lewis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2390 124.4 19.2 n/a
1990 2404 121.5 19.7 n/a
1991 2405 119.1 20.1 n/a
1992 2622 111.7 23.4 n/a
1993 2784 120.5 23.1 n/a
1994 2922 120.4 24.3 n/a
1995 3232 126.0 25.7 n/a
1996 3232 126.0 25.7 n/a
1997 3297 136.5 24.2 18.7
1998 3324 146.8 22.6 18.9
1999 3429 164.5 20.8 22.8
2000 3531 176.3 20.0 29.4
2001 3745 183.0 20.5 23
2002 4050 n/a n/a n/a
2003 4050 n/a n/a n/a
2004 4173 n/a n/a n/a
2005 4345 n/a n/a 0
2006 4235 214.0 19.8 25.4
2007 4499 199.7 22.5 34.8
2008 4476 204.7 21.9 37.6
2009 4447 207.8 21.4 0
2010 7400 209.2 35.3 n/a
2011 4214 200.2 21.0 62.9
2012 4154 184.0 22.5 68.8
2013 4142 181.8 22.7 1.7
2014 4031 197.9 20.3 74.8
2015 4173 192.0 21.7 73.9
2016 4290 204.0 21.0 72.8
2017 4418 215.1 20.5 75
2018 4541 232.0 19.5 73.1
2019 4469 230.0 19.4 69.1
2020 4473 247.2 18.0 68.9
2021 4404 248.9 17.6 71.1
2022 4192 244.8 17.1 71
2023 4265 244.7 17.4 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Francis Lewis High School

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis Lewis High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $668 (5.9%) $10,698 (94.1%) $11,366
2020 $636 (5.5%) $10,914 (94.5%) $11,550
2021 $689 (5.8%) $11,200 (94.2%) $11,890
2022 $1,524 (11.0%) $12,338 (89.0%) $13,862

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis Lewis High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 331st of 1228 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Francis Lewis High School)89.481.2
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #26)74.268.9
 5.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Francis Lewis High School)86.985.6
 1.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #26)59.154.2
 4.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Francis Lewis High School)93.193.6
 0.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #26)78.958.6
 20.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Francis Lewis High School)90.780.8
 9.9%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #26)8877.1
 10.8%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Francis Lewis High School)8968.8
 20.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #26)70.653.9
 16.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Francis Lewis High School)70.260.5
 9.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #26)63.758.4
 5.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Francis Lewis High School)90.985.3
 5.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #26)82.977.6
 5.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Francis Lewis High School)82.979
 3.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #26)77.974.6
 3.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Francis Lewis High School)87.772.9
 14.8%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District #26)81.355.6
 25.7%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Francis Lewis High School)8386.4
 3.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #26)78.879.7
 0.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students44694265
 4.6%
African American268165
 38.4%
American Indian1520
 33.3%
Asian25182554
 1.4%
Hispanic947849
 10.3%
Pacific Islander1512
 20%
White669525
 21.5%
Two or More Races37140
 278.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%69.8%
 0.7%


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Francis Lewis High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ps 162 John Golden

In the 2022-23 school year, 4,265 students attended Francis Lewis High School.

Students at Francis Lewis High School are 60% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Francis Lewis High School ranks 331st of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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