Townsend Harris High School

Townsend Harris High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14911 Melbourne Ave,  Flushing, NY
Kew Gardens Hills Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 25
4.2
3.6
1,333 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Anthony D. Barbetta
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.82
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.82
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
720
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
32
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.4%
Male
40.5%
Economically disadvantaged
60.2%
Female
59.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
57.7%
Male
40.5%
Hispanic
16%
White
15.6%
Black
5.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native American
1.2%

School Rankings

#4 Best College Prep Public HS in New York
#4 Niche Standout HS in New York
#7 Best Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 802 Students
Stony Brook University 606 Students
Cornell University 504 Students
Columbia University 485 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 471 Students
Boston University 465 Students
University of Pennsylvania 320 Students
Yale University 303 Students
St. John's University - New York 299 Students
CUNY Hunter College 266 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 328 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 227 Students
Business 224 Students
Psychology 208 Students
Computer Science 157 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Political Science and Government 100 Students
Finance 97 Students
Pre-Law Studies 83 Students
Economics 78 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 600 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/14/2025
I will miss Townsend Harries High School. The teachers and staffs made me feel safe and welcomed. Townsend Harris H.S. prepared me for college. The teachers provide extra help and opportunities for students. I would like to see more school trips.
4.0 Senior
10/24/2024
Townsend Harris High School is overall a great school. The students and faculty are dedicated to the work they do. All faculty are always ready to assist and help in any way. If they don't find the answer to your question, they will immediately try to see if someone else has the answer. The teachers prepare you for AP or regents exams. The teachers care about your well being. The ISS staff are extremely helpful.
5.0 Junior
10/8/2024
Townsend Harris High School has given me many opportunities to grow in my education, as well as my community.
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3.6 15 Reviews
1.0 student
10/25/2023
Townsend Harris is the worse school ever. I graduate 2026 and so far it’s been beyond badgering
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1.0 other
10/28/2017
terrible. The teachers never give lesson or prepare their student to take tests. They expect students to prepare on their own since 59 percent take summer prep school. Therefore the one who does not will fall behind. There are no help you are on your own.
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5.0 parent
9/9/2017
Very challenging, students are very competitive and teachers regard their students with care and respect. Homework and tests require students to be really focused.
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1.0 student
10/20/2016
Townsend Harris High School is filled with pompous teachers with little regard for their students. Teachers at Townsend Harris High School overload the students under the disguise of "getting students college ready" (practically drill this message into the student's head!). NEWS FLASH- The students...
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Townsend Harris High School

Townsend Harris High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Flushing, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 25 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,333 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 99% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Townsend Harris High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.82, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $717,024. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert F. Kennedy Community High School, John Bowne High School, Queens College School For Math Science And Techno, and more. Learn more about what Flushing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Townsend Harris High School.

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