Francis Lewis High School

Francis Lewis High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5820 Utopia Pky,  Fresh Meadows, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 26
4.0
4.2
4,406 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. David Marmor
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
93%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
93%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
249
Full Time Teachers
249
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
650
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
57.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
282:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
59.9%
Hispanic
19.9%
White
12.3%
Black
3.9%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#45 Niche Standout 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.
Stony Brook University 1,224 Students
New York University 1,100 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 783 Students
CUNY Hunter College 732 Students
St. John's University - New York 698 Students
CUNY Queens College 698 Students
Boston University 560 Students
Adelphi University 533 Students
CUNY Baruch College 525 Students
Cornell University 523 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 472 Students
Biology 445 Students
Psychology 359 Students
Computer Science 322 Students
Nursing 318 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 255 Students
Finance 202 Students
Accounting 180 Students
Marketing 134 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 127 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 879 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/7/2025
The teachers are good, but thr science teachers aren't the ones you'd pick to pass your class. I didn't really understand any of the science taught to me there.
4.0 Senior
3/21/2025
The best part is probably the fact that it has a huge variety of academic programs for students of all career interests. It's a huge high school with two buildings and many people which makes it a bit crowded at times between bells. The teachers are all highly qualified and experts at their jobs and are very easy to interact with and learn from.
4.0 Senior
11/11/2024
The school has a good blend of everything. There is a high diversity in students, sports, and clubs. Most of the teachers are really good and helpful, but there a handful which you wouldn't like to interact with. The different programs in school provides everyone with something to be interested in.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 15 Reviews
4.0 other
6/10/2016
Excellent Public School. The children receive a great education. Teachers are very good. A lot to choose from.
4.0 parent
5/31/2015
Very organized and parent friendly! Teachers are very down to earth and try to help those students who need extra help.
4.0 student
4/30/2015
I'm a freshman and so far so good. The teachers actually care , it's a little crowed after a while it's okay anyway's I really enjoy going to Francis Lewis !
5.0 student
10/14/2014
I have been in Francis Lewis since 2012 and this is my final year. What can I say about this lovely school, first its good commute for me taking both bus and train. Second everyone is so nice to you the teacher, students, friends, and even the principal. I almost made friends with everyone in the sc...

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Francis Lewis High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fresh Meadows, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 26 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 4,406 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 93% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Francis Lewis High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $751,111. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert F. Kennedy Community High School, Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School, John Bowne High School, and more. Learn more about what Fresh Meadows has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Francis Lewis High School.

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