FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL

www.flushinghighschool.org

1,465 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Flushing High School, located in the heart of Flushing, Queens, holds the distinction of being the oldest public high school in New York City, with a history dating back to 1875. The school is housed in a grand, landmarked collegiate gothic building that serves as a historic centerpiece for the local community. Over the decades, the institution has evolved to serve a diverse, multi-ethnic student body, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural demographics of the surrounding Flushing neighborhood.

Today, Flushing High School offers a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school provides a variety of academic tracks, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, arts, and student organizations. By fostering an inclusive environment, the school aims to support its diverse population through academic rigor and a commitment to helping every student navigate the transition into adulthood and higher education.

1,465

Total Students

91.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	929
Black	123
Asian	233
Two or More	116
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
929 (63.4 %)
Asian
233 (15.9 %)
Black
123 (8.4 %)
Two or More
116 (7.9 %)
White
49 (3.3 %)
American Indian
12 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Phone:	(718)888-7500
Website:	http://www.flushinghighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 479

Grade 10 399

Grade 11 314

Grade 12 269

Ungraded 4