Long Island City High School, commonly abbreviated L.I.C. or LICHS, is a public high school in Long Island City, Queens, New York City. The present building was built in 1995. The school had an enrollment of around 2,500 in 2015.
Serving 1,639 students in grades 9-12, Long Island City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Island City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Long Island City High School's student population of 1,639 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,639 students
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Rankings
Long Island City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Island City High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3924 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
72%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #30
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Island City High School's ranking?
Long Island City High School is ranked #3924 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Long Island City High School often compared to?
Long Island City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baccalaureate School For Global Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Long Island City High School?
The graduation rate of Long Island City High School is 82%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Long Island City High School?
1,639 students attend Long Island City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Long Island City High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Island City High School?
Long Island City High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Island City High School offer ?
Long Island City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Long Island City High School part of?
Long Island City High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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