FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL
Francis Lewis High School, located in Fresh Meadows, Queens, is one of the largest and most prominent public secondary schools in New York City. Known for its academic rigor and diverse student body, the school serves a massive enrollment that consistently excels in state testing and college readiness. It is widely recognized for its extensive array of extracurricular offerings, including high-achieving sports teams, diverse student clubs, and a strong emphasis on performing and visual arts.
The school is particularly well-regarded for its specialized academic programs, including an intensive Law Program, a robust Science Research sequence, and a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Because of its size and reputation, Francis Lewis functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, balancing a demanding, fast-paced academic environment with a supportive culture that helps students navigate the complexities of a large urban high school experience.
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365
(718) 281-8200
FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FRESH MEADOWS, NY with about 4,541 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
- Total Students:
- 4,541
- Teachers:
- 232
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 4,541 students
- Asian
- 56.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.9%
- White
- 15.7%
- Black or African American
- 6.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.