William Cullen Bryant High School

William Cullen Bryant High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
48-10 31ST Ave,  Long Island City, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 30
3.6
2.1
2,339 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Namita Dwarka
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
144
Full Time Teachers
144
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
560
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
35.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
199:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Hispanic
60%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.3%
White
9.5%
Black
6%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#186 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Hunter College 351 Students
New York University 316 Students
CUNY Queens College 241 Students
Stony Brook University 232 Students
St. John's University - New York 211 Students
CUNY City College of New York 188 Students
CUNY Baruch College 173 Students
Columbia University 150 Students
Pace University 149 Students
Fordham University 129 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 125 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Business 111 Students
Computer Science 110 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 92 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Accounting 38 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 241 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/27/2024
It is a really nice school to be in. In fact, I felt involved in the high school experience the first day i got into the school. But in fact, there are things that can improve a lot, like the food offered in the school's cafeteria.
3.0 Senior
3/30/2024
The school teachers are so nice but some students are making education tough on us. I enjoyed being in it but there need to be some changes within the school to have a better community.
4.0 Senior
11/28/2022
William Cullen Bryant embodies aspects of student and individual life to create capable students ready for the real world
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 19 Reviews
1.0 other
2/4/2025
Do not recommend this school if you want to your child to go somewhere or be something if you don’t care then send them here
5.0 student
9/22/2022
Students at the school at times can be irritating, but that is every highschool.
5.0 student
9/23/2015
I love it here. I am sadden by the unfounded attacks against the school and the Principal by trouble makers and teachers that been disciplined for their own wrong doing.Does Bryant have a problem with violence? Not as much as one might believe. Sure we have those students that lack direction, cut cl...
2.0 other
9/15/2015
Teachers were horrible except 2 when I was there,some couldn't even spell. My whole life went to hell going here,most of the kids who go here are bad news. Learned nothing! Was a good school a long long time ago. A staff member or principal at the time tried to give my mom a how to be a parent book...

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William Cullen Bryant High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Long Island City, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 30 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 2,339 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. William Cullen Bryant High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $714,310. Discover additional schools in the area, like Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School, Q580 The Baccalaureate School for Global Education, Riverview School, and more. Learn more about what Long Island City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Cullen Bryant High School.

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