Best high schools in Long Island City (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 14 schools in Long Island City, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 184Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High SchoolLong Island City · Public High92% Math proficiency · 854 students
- 280Bard High School Early College QueensLong Island City · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 643 students
- 378Baccalaureate School for Global EducationLong Island City · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 475Long Island City High SchoolLong Island City · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,639 students
- 574High School of Applied CommunicationsLong Island City · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 674Academy of American StudiesLong Island City · Public High97% Math proficiency · 1,206 students
- 772Information Technology High SchoolLong Island City · Public High88% Math proficiency · 779 students
- 872AtlasLong Island City · Public High90% Math proficiency · 1,162 students
- 971Middle College High School at Laguardia Community CollegeLong Island City · Public High69.5% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 1071Academy of Finance and EnterpriseLong Island City · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 1171William Cullen Bryant High SchoolLong Island City · Public High86% Math proficiency · 1,996 students
- 1270Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and TechnologyLong Island City · Public High86% Math proficiency · 626 students
- 1366Young Womens Leadership School - AstoriaLong Island City · Public High67% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 1450International High School at Laguardia Community CollegeLong Island City · Public High77% Reading proficiency · 455 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 84.3 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 854 |
| 2 | Bard High School Early College Queens Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.8 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 643 |
| 3 | Baccalaureate School for Global Education Long Island City · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 78.4 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 4 | Long Island City High School Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,639 |
| 5 | High School of Applied Communications Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.9 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 6 | Academy of American Studies Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.5 Top 25% | 97% Math proficiency | 1,206 |
| 7 | Information Technology High School Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 88% Math proficiency | 779 |
| 8 | Atlas Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 1,162 |
| 9 | Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 69.5% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 10 | Academy of Finance and Enterprise Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 11 | William Cullen Bryant High School Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.8 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 1,996 |
| 12 | Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and Technology Long Island City · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 626 |
| 13 | Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria Long Island City · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 65.8 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 14 | International High School at Laguardia Community College Long Island City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.9 Top 50% | 77% Reading proficiency | 455 |
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Long Island City leads the 2025 list of high schools in Long Island City with a Success Index (US) of 84.3. Of the 14 schools shown, 14 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York high schools rankings, every school on the Long Island City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Long Island City?
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Long Island City, New York ranks first among high schools in Long Island City with a Success Index (US) of 84.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 854).
How are high schools in Long Island City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.