At a glance
Reported students
1,342
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
Townsend Harris High School: 1,342 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Townsend Harris High School
Townsend Harris High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Flushing. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #25. NCES reports 1,342 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (56.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Townsend Harris High School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.5%
- Hispanic16%
- Black5.5%
- Asian56.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #25
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Flushing High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,650 reported students
East-West School of International Studies
High · Grades 06–12
700 reported students
Veritas Academy
High · Grades 09–12
653 reported students
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School
High · Grades 06–12
613 reported students
Queens School of Inquiry (The)
High · Grades 06–12
593 reported students
Robert F Kennedy Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
587 reported students
Public schools near Townsend Harris High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 2,778 | 0.3 mi |
| Robert F Kennedy Community High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 587 | 0.8 mi |
| Queens School of Inquiry (The) High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–12 | 593 | 1 mi |
| North Queens Community High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 117 | 1 mi |
| East-West School of International Studies High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–12 | 700 | 1 mi |
| Forest Hills High School High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 3,394 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Townsend Harris High School
What grades does Townsend Harris High School serve?
Townsend Harris High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #25.
How many students attend Townsend Harris High School?
Townsend Harris High School reported 1,342 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Townsend Harris High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 1,342 students and 90.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Townsend Harris High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Townsend Harris High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #25 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Townsend Harris High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Townsend Harris High School in?
Townsend Harris High School is part of New York City Geographic District #25, based in Flushing, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Townsend Harris High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Bowne High School (0.3 mi), Robert F Kennedy Community High School (0.8 mi), Queens School of Inquiry (The) (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.