Townsend Harris High School

Public 9-12

 149-11 Melbourne Ave
       Flushing, NY  11367-1306


(718) 575-5580

District: New York City Geographic District #25

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,738 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,322

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
56.8%
White:
16.3%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Compare Details Townsend Harris High School ranks better than 94.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 11 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.85. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Townsend Harris 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 Student population at Townsend Harris High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (56.8%), White (16.3%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Townsend Harris High School is 14.6. 9 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Townsend Harris High School is $13,738. 10 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Townsend Harris High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Townsend Harris High School 71st of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Townsend Harris High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #25:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #25 274th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Townsend Harris High School

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Rank History for all students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.07 1st 935 99.9%
2006 82.59 3rd 986 99.7%
2007 80.94 9th 1002 99.1%
2008 82.73 5th 1027 99.5%
2009 81.75 6th 1086 99.4%
2010 82.85 4th 1117 99.6%
2011 83.34 8th 1165 99.3%
2012 85.55 5th 1198 99.6%
2013 87.03 4th 1217 99.7%
2014 88.50 3rd 1237 99.8%
2015 90.36 6th 1255 99.5%
2016 90.76 11th 1255 99.1%
2017 91.32 7th 1221 99.4%
2018 86.86 5th 1210 99.6%
2019 86.74 6th 1207 99.5%
2022 86.50 23rd 1190 98.1%
2023 82.85 71st 1228 94.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.86 1st 157 99.4%
2019 79.02 15th 165 90.9%
2022 83.78 12th 212 94.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.18 110th 1095 90.0%
2019 86.82 80th 1132 92.9%
2022 86.33 69th 1038 93.4%
2023 87.17 69th 1130 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.84 7th 1154 99.4%
2019 89.56 5th 1179 99.6%
2022 91.05 9th 1101 99.2%
2023 86.49 21st 1155 98.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.81 1st 389 99.7%
2023 95.87 7th 531 98.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.06 6th 1176 99.5%
2019 85.90 6th 1193 99.5%
2022 87.39 11th 1155 99.0%
2023 83.50 64th 1197 94.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.82 2nd 15 86.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.92 9th 1176 99.2%
2019 85.66 8th 1190 99.3%
2022 83.51 46th 1154 96.0%
2023 73.70 246th 1191 79.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.32 17th 426 96.0%
2019 78.25 28th 447 93.7%
2022 79.82 22nd 386 94.3%
2023 74.39 78th 424 81.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.43 8th 679 98.8%
2022 95.26 10th 593 98.3%
2023 90.25 21st 671 96.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.76 10th 791 98.7%
2019 90.57 13th 815 98.4%
2022 88.43 29th 760 96.2%
2023 84.09 62nd 851 92.7%
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Rank History for White students at Townsend Harris High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.29 2nd 765 99.7%
2019 83.52 3rd 793 99.6%
2022 79.71 41st 738 94.4%
2023 75.71 76th 776 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Open Quote I am a graduate of THHS. This school prepared me for college and some of graduate school!!!!! It was the best learning environment and I will always value the education that I received there. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, February 9, 2009

Open Quote This school is the best... You learn sooo much form everybody and you leave here feeling like a genius. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Townsend Harris High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 431 166 177 69 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1990 427 142 187 82 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1991 442 139 196 85 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1992 456 143 209 102 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1993 471 134 228 103 0 n/a n/a 0 936
1994 470 140 248 111 2 n/a n/a 0 971
1995 468 93 331 132 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
1996 468 93 331 132 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
1997 525 130 255 126 4 n/a n/a 0 1040
1998 520 123 273 110 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
1999 540 109 288 110 3 n/a n/a 0 1050
2000 518 100 324 106 1 n/a n/a 0 1049
2001 560 87 320 93 1 n/a n/a 0 1061
2002 545 65 348 102 2 n/a n/a 0 1062
2003 545 65 348 102 2 n/a n/a 0 1062
2004 531 72 385 104 2 n/a n/a 0 1094
2005 439 63 473 90 1 n/a n/a 0 1066
2006 389 77 460 122 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2007 354 86 524 129 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
2008 328 81 555 129 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
2009 309 68 579 129 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
2010 307 66 601 133 1 n/a n/a 0 1108
2011 288 62 607 139 2 0 0 0 1098
2012 280 67 636 148 7 0 2 0 1140
2013 257 73 625 146 5 1 9 0 1116
2014 253 69 669 144 5 0 11 0 1151
2015 248 71 664 131 9 0 10 0 1133
2016 246 65 662 138 11 0 10 0 1132
2017 239 60 635 129 10 10 26 0 1109
2018 231 60 654 123 12 10 54 0 1144
2019 229 61 654 146 11 6 76 0 1183
2020 233 62 668 139 13 7 99 0 1221
2021 235 67 683 142 12 10 121 0 1270
2022 232 75 772 180 12 12 64 0 1347
2023 216 77 751 198 12 14 53 1 1322

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 Townsend Harris High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 843 41.4 20.3 n/a
1990 838 40.1 20.8 n/a
1991 862 40.9 21.0 n/a
1992 910 38.3 23.7 n/a
1993 936 40.5 23.1 n/a
1994 971 43.9 22.1 n/a
1995 1025 42.4 24.2 n/a
1996 1025 42.4 24.2 n/a
1997 1040 44.1 23.6 18.8
1998 1029 47.6 21.6 19
1999 1050 49.2 21.3 5.2
2000 1049 50.4 20.8 17.1
2001 1061 47.9 22.2 26.5
2002 1062 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1062 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1094 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1066 n/a n/a 0
2006 1048 52.0 20.2 37.6
2007 1093 57.4 19.0 41.7
2008 1093 56.0 19.5 39.9
2009 1085 55.4 19.6 55.5
2010 1108 54.4 20.3 n/a
2011 1098 50.4 21.7 40.9
2012 1140 53.6 21.2 45.3
2013 1116 51.2 21.7 51.1
2014 1151 49.4 23.2 51
2015 1133 53.0 21.3 53.6
2016 1132 53.0 21.3 54.9
2017 1109 55.0 20.1 53.6
2018 1144 56.0 20.4 55.2
2019 1183 56.0 21.1 47.5
2020 1221 65.6 18.5 49.5
2021 1270 71.5 17.7 53.9
2022 1347 81.5 16.5 53.9
2023 1322 90.4 14.6 60.1

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 Townsend Harris High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 843 41.4 20.3 n/a
1990 838 40.1 20.8 n/a
1991 862 40.9 21.0 n/a
1992 910 38.3 23.7 n/a
1993 936 40.5 23.1 n/a
1994 971 43.9 22.1 n/a
1995 1025 42.4 24.2 n/a
1996 1025 42.4 24.2 n/a
1997 1040 44.1 23.6 18.8
1998 1029 47.6 21.6 19
1999 1050 49.2 21.3 5.2
2000 1049 50.4 20.8 17.1
2001 1061 47.9 22.2 26.5
2002 1062 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1062 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1094 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1066 n/a n/a 0
2006 1048 52.0 20.2 37.6
2007 1093 57.4 19.0 41.7
2008 1093 56.0 19.5 39.9
2009 1085 55.4 19.6 55.5
2010 1108 54.4 20.3 n/a
2011 1098 50.4 21.7 40.9
2012 1140 53.6 21.2 45.3
2013 1116 51.2 21.7 51.1
2014 1151 49.4 23.2 51
2015 1133 53.0 21.3 53.6
2016 1132 53.0 21.3 54.9
2017 1109 55.0 20.1 53.6
2018 1144 56.0 20.4 55.2
2019 1183 56.0 21.1 47.5
2020 1221 65.6 18.5 49.5
2021 1270 71.5 17.7 53.9
2022 1347 81.5 16.5 53.9
2023 1322 90.4 14.6 60.1

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

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Townsend Harris High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $110 (1.0%) $11,134 (99.0%) $11,244
2020 $87 (0.8%) $11,347 (99.2%) $11,433
2021 $115 (1.0%) $11,467 (99.0%) $11,582
2022 $629 (4.6%) $13,110 (95.4%) $13,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Townsend Harris High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 71st of 1228 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Townsend Harris High School)10090.6
 9.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #25)71.467.1
 4.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Townsend Harris High School)95.977.8
 18.1%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #25)6456.7
 7.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Townsend Harris High School)99.793.3
 6.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #25)76.438.7
 37.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Townsend Harris High School)10099.4
 0.6%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #25)82.169.1
 13%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Townsend Harris High School)98.379.2
 19.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #25)5240.6
 11.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Townsend Harris High School)10098.4
 1.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #25)74.572.2
 2.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Townsend Harris High School)99.186.7
 12.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #25)70.867.3
 3.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Townsend Harris High School)9988.3
 10.7%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District #25)81.470
 11.3%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Townsend Harris High School)98.896.6
 2.1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #25)76.781.1
 4.3%
   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 Students11831322
 11.7%
African American6177
 26.2%
American Indian1112
 9.1%
Asian654751
 14.8%
Hispanic146198
 35.6%
Pacific Islander614
 133.3%
White229216
 5.7%
Two or More Races7653
 30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%60.1%
 12.6%


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Yes. Townsend Harris High School ranks in the top 5.8% of New York high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,322 students attended Townsend Harris High School.

Students at Townsend Harris High School are 57% Asian, 16% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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