Martin Van Buren High School

Martin Van Buren High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
23017 Hillside Ave,  Queens Village, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 26
3.7
2.7
1,104 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Sam Sochet
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
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
3.3
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
5.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Black
35.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.9%
Hispanic
19.4%
Two or more races
6.2%
Native American
4.7%
White
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
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School Rankings

#64 Niche Standout HS in New York
#65 Most Diverse Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 155 Students
Stony Brook University 149 Students
CUNY Hunter College 146 Students
St. John's University - New York 146 Students
CUNY Queens College 134 Students
Adelphi University 103 Students
Columbia University 80 Students
Pace University 78 Students
Hofstra University 77 Students
Molloy University 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Biology 74 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Business 48 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Chemistry 19 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 140 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/21/2025
The cafeterias are disgusting and smell horrible. The students are disrespectful to teachers, and teachers disrespectable back. These are two things that should definitely change but other than that, it's tolerable.
4.0 Freshman
1/1/2024
The best part about going to Martin Van Buren is the college prep and clubs that students can participate in. Which makes the environment comfortable while very beneficial academically for the students. The worst part of Martin Van Buren is the lack of club options. Which may make it harder for some students to feel comfortable at school. I would to see more motivation in students and my school.
4.0 Alum
8/4/2022
It is a nice school where teachers are giving their best to help students succeed in their high school and plan for college. It has great college assistance which prepares high school senior for their first year at college. The school lacks discipline among most of students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 11 Reviews
5.0 student
1/29/2024
My experience with this school overall was great there great teachers that helpful and the they are very supportive for students. they help you got jobs and get into great colleges or universities and others programs that id you don’t want to college.
4.0 parent
11/24/2022
Excellent experience with teachers, students and administration staff. My son went to Stony Brook University in 2022. Most teachers are respectful, supportive and motivate their students to learn. In my experience, this school provides an environment safe from violence and discrimination. The school...
1.0 student
11/17/2015
This school is by far one of the worst. I just recently entered as a Freshman. A handout was given that stated that the school was a Failing School. Do not get me wrong, the teachers are doing their job. However, the students are the worst kind you can come across. I plan on transferring out as soon...
4.0 student
8/29/2015
This school isn't a bad school by what I've observed. People here sitting behind the screens and typing reviews haven't seen the other side of the staff & school. Teachers aren't bad at all, infact they're excellent and the amount of efforts they're putting on students is commendable. The major prob...

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Martin Van Buren High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Queens Village, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 26 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,104 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Martin Van Buren High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $941,197. Discover additional schools in the area, like BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, P.S. 811Q, Benjamin N Cardozo High School, and more. Learn more about what Queens Village has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Martin Van Buren High School.

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