At a Glance
A large screened high school with diverse specialized programs in a transforming waterfront neighborhood
Families seeking a large, screened high school with diverse specialized programs and strong athletics who are comfortable with the tradeoffs of a school where teacher trust in leadership is lower and parent satisfaction runs below district averages. The zero-suspension environment may appeal to parents prioritizing a restorative approach to discipline.
- Zero suspensions—disciplinary incidents are notably minimal
- Screened admissions programs in high-demand fields like Global Informatics (290 applicants for 116 seats) and Culinary Arts
- Diverse world language offerings including less-common Greek and Mandarin
- Program richness score of 80/100 indicates robust extracurricular and academic options
- Large athletic program with 17 sports including fencing, cricket, and gymnastics
- Teacher-principal trust scores a low 60%—parents should ask about school leadership during visits
- Parent satisfaction (85%) runs below district average (93%)
- Academic performance data not publicly available for direct comparison
- Very low family survey response rate (8%) suggests limited parent engagement
- The neighborhood's safety score in the 36th percentile may be a concern for some families
- High economic need (82.6%) means many students face out-of-school challenges
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 30
Among District 30's peer schools—which include highly-rated options like The 30th Avenue School (97/100) and Baccalaureate School for Global Education (96/100)—Long Island City High School does not feature in the top-tier peer list. However, it offers something those schools don't: screened admissions with larger enrollment, making it accessible to more families seeking a structured high school experience with competitive programs.
Academic performance data for this specific school is not included in the available dataset, though district averages show District 30 schools achieving 60.7% proficiency in ELA and 62.2% in Math. The school offers AP Courses, STEM programming, and World Languages including Mandarin, French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish. Its program richness score of 80/100 indicates a solid range of academic offerings, though the absence of publicly reported test scores makes it difficult to benchmark this school's specific academic performance against district peers.
Survey results reveal a nuanced picture. Parents report 85% satisfaction—respectable but below the district average of 93%—while parent trust in teachers (88%) and the principal (81%) runs positive. However, teacher sentiment tells a different story: only 60% of teachers trust the principal, and while teacher instruction quality scores 84%, this falls below the district teacher average of 91%. Teacher collegial trust is stronger at 77%. The school reports zero suspensions, which is notably better than the district average suspension rate of 0.275%. The family survey response rate of just 8% is low, suggesting limited parent engagement with formal feedback mechanisms.
With 71% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% Black, and 6% White students, this school's demographics closely mirror its neighborhood's working-class immigrant character. The economic need index of 82.6% indicates a high-poverty population, significantly above city averages. One in five students (19%) has an IEP, reflecting typical special education representation. The diversity index of 52% suggests moderate demographic variety within the school community.
Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills is a neighborhood of contrasts—its waterfront has attracted new luxury developments and young professionals, while inland blocks retain older housing and working-class roots. The neighborhood scores low on safety (36.4 percentile) and stability (29.5), with elevated crime density and collision rates. However, it scores well on health environment (69.35) and has moderate transit access (57.47). The low household with children rate (10.4%) reflects the area's concentration of young couples and singles, though family density is higher (62.07). Median home values of $841,000 indicate significant housing costs that may challenge families.
The school is accessible via multiple subway lines at nearby stations, and the neighborhood is generally walkable, though parents should be aware of the area's traffic and safety considerations given the low safety score.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 125 families responded (8% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Global Informatics prepares students to use information technology to design and work with highly effective systems in the global marketplace. Real world experiences are incorporated in a rigorous computer-based program of instruction in AP Science and CTE Information Technology courses. Career opportunities: bioinformatics, data mapping, database designing, digital art, web design, software engineer, and many more new and soon to be created careers in information technology.
Our award-winning Culinary Arts Program offers a four-year sequence in culinary training. Students learn food preparation and production skills in a full-service commercial kitchen. The coursework culminates in an exam which qualifies students for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) diploma endorsement.
In partnership with the National Academy Foundation, students are prepared to enter the workplace as event planners, applying skills acquired to work in supervisory and managerial positions in hotels and restaurants. Students will have job shadowing, internship and paid work opportunities. Students will take the NOCTI examination and qualify for a CTE (Career & Technical Education) diploma endorsement.
Students in this program complete sequenced coursework, with a focus on sports medicine and health professions. Rigorous instruction in Regents and AP Science courses is at the core of our program. Utilizing our extensive physical education and health clinic facility, including our Olympic-size pool and athletic field, students will have the opportunity to prepare for certification as personal trainers, first aid, and CPR.
Students explore ethical, moral, cultural, and legal factors affecting societies past and present. Through frequent field trips to major cultural institutions of New York City, this program prepares well-rounded individuals who have skills to serve their community. Students in this program join AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, a national college readiness program that teaches students critical thinking and organizational skills.
Students interested in being a part of Broadway Productions are provided with an opportunity to earn Chancellor's Endorsed Diploma in the Arts. Students will also write, direct, and perform in musicals and plays. Open to all who want to perform, learn an instrument, sing, create sets, and learn to run productions.
Students develop skills for careers in international business fields. Along with the core curriculum, students will research and investigate other countries and cultures to be a force in the global society and economy. The goal of the program is to nurture and promote bilingual and bicultural citizenship.
Our Dual Language program is designed to integrate English language proficiency with Spanish language proficiency. Students receive content instruction in English and Spanish. The goal of the program is for all its students to qualify for the NYSED Seal of Bi-Literacy diploma endorsement.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Long Island City High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Long Island City High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills.
- What grades does Long Island City High School serve?
- Long Island City High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Long Island City High School?
- Long Island City High School is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Long Island City High School public, charter, or private?
- Long Island City High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 30.
- What neighborhood is Long Island City High School in?
- Long Island City High School is in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Queens.
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